Episode 120
It’s going to turn into a restaurant
“Is this the place? The banquet hall where the biggest banquet in Sacheon is being held.”
The bodies of the two guards guarding the main gate of the Kowloon branch froze stiffly.
It wasn’t just because of fear.
The strangely chilly air that had settled down stiffened their joints.
I couldn’t even move my jaw joint, so I couldn’t say anything.
All they see is the mourning flag waving high in the sky and the pallbearers wearing mourning clothes carrying the coffin.
‘Ma, Ma-Cult… …!’
He sighed at the fact that he had to report the appearance of the enemies but was unable to do so, and soon became trapped in the ice and lost consciousness.
The North Sea Lord passed them and put his hand on the main gate.
Because of the bitter cold, a white frost formed even on the main gate.
“It’s a shame that it will soon turn into a convenience store.”
Tch!
With a light tongue-clicking sound.
Squeak-
The North Sea Lord pushed the main gate wide open.
* * *
After the secret battle between Yun Hui and the Lion King, a positive atmosphere flowed through the Nine Dragons branch.
“It’s clear that the demonic cult bastards have appeared right up to our chins, so we’ll be on guard-”
“Do we really need to be afraid?”
“If we’re going to be precise, it would be difficult to call it the old-fashioned demonic cult, right?”
Although the Dark Lord had clearly warned them not to let their guard down, the problem was that the sense of crisis felt by the warriors was not at all like that.
The kidnapping incident of the Chuksa Samwon was actually just an operation, and the Demonic Cult’s operation was safely suppressed by the Guryong branch family, which was not even a party branch, without causing any significant damage.
-Perhaps the current Demonic Cult is not the Demonic Cult we know.
In a way, it was quite natural that such words began to come out little by little.
That would be the case, as the Demonic Cult has been in a bloody civil war for the past six years.
So the power would have been reduced a lot more than before.
Moreover, since they had even blocked the Duke, one could not help but question the power of the Demonic Cult.
And that’s not all?
The Lion King has risen to the ranks of absolute masters, comparable to the ten greatest masters in the world.
Yun Hui gained a reputation comparable to that of Lee Cheol-san.
Above all, the dark zone was here.
The power of the Green Zone and the old Gwangpungdae was safe, and the famous people who gathered from all over were all renowned masters.
The power currently held by the Kowloon branch is already at a level that is difficult to find its predecessor.
Eventually, people came to a common conclusion.
―Even if we go to war with the Demonic Cult right now, there is nothing to fear.
“Maybe… we’re just super strong!?”
“Instead of just standing there like this, shouldn’t we just attack where the Demonic Cult guys are with all our current power?”
“That’s what I’m saying! Let’s give our opinions on this matter!!”
The dark spirit declared in front of everyone.
He said that he would soon establish a new Gwangpungdae and teach his martial arts skills.
The drones’ bodies were heated up.
It seemed like I had to get noticed by the dark side as soon as possible.
The best way to do that was to become famous.
There was a widespread belief that if one achieved great success in battles against the Demonic Cult, or demonstrated outstanding prowess and talent, it would be advantageous to join the Gwangpung Corps.
So, the impatient warriors went to Nanhyeopjeon and expressed their intention to go to war.
Of course, all of those suggestions were dismissed.
Because it was too dangerous.
But the drones did not readily accept it.
“This is a trick by the Kowloon branch to control us!”
“That’s right! They’re trying to force us to take care of their own blood relatives first!”
“First, let’s gather like-minded people. Then the path will open up on its own.”
The idea that ‘if we gather more people and convey our strong will, the dark side will have no choice but to accept it’ spread throughout the entire Guryong branch.
“…Isn’t this kind of atmosphere too dangerous?”
Yoo Su-min frowned as he overheard the conversation between the three or five people gathered together.
The topic of conversation was simply that the Nine Dragons faction should step forward and directly punish the Demonic Cult.
Even if I tried not to listen, I could hear everything and it was so hard.
She was concerned that people might be swayed by public opinion and end up making unnecessary sacrifices.
He himself had personally fought against the Mines a few days ago, so he knew very well that they were not as easy as he said.
So when some people came to me directly and asked me to join their opinions, I flatly refused.
But given the current mood, it didn’t seem like it would be easy to appease public opinion.
“It feels like someone is pushing public opinion in one direction from behind.”
Yoo Su-min opened his eyes wide at Sima Seon-ui’s words.
“Does that mean there is someone else who leads public opinion?”
“huh.”
“I also agree with Sun Mae’s opinion. This flow is too artificial. The time it takes to form public opinion is too fast.”
Lee Cheol-san nodded heavily.
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Dang Ye-won said, slightly frowning.
“Should we mobilize the Green Zone?”
“No. For now, let’s leave it alone. If we touch it rashly, the backlash will only get worse. Only the instigators will welcome it.”
“I don’t like it. Do you think the Demonic Cult has become a fool after six years of peace?”
Tch!
Dang Ye-won clicked her tongue lightly.
Because if a battle broke out, the Nokjondae would be the place that would suffer the most damage.
I came to cool my head but ended up running into an even more difficult problem.
“Let’s just wait and see for now. If they put this much effort into forming public opinion, they’ll show up soon enough.”
Dang Gyu-jin nodded.
“Do you think they will come looking for us, Ambassador?”
“That’s right. If we want to put pressure on the Kowloon branch, wouldn’t it be best to put ourselves in the lead?”
Lee Cheol-san’s two eyes sank deeply.
He, who holds justice and negotiation as his highest standards, also actively supported the suppression of the Demonic Cult.
Because he was a believer that the world would become peaceful only if the devil was expelled.
But it wasn’t like this.
Currently, in the Guryong branch, there are many ordinary people who belong to the Sangdae or Pyoguk as well as unmanned people.
We must not allow them to be caught up in war.
Kangho’s work had to be completed within Kangho, somehow.
How long was it like that?
“They say even a tiger will come if you call it, and it’s exactly like that. Although it seems like you’re just a fox and not a tiger.”
The sharp gaze of the party leader was turned to one side.
A middle-aged man with a tall stature and cold demeanor was approaching us, accompanied by several people.
The noble and humble Gongsun Fan.
Originally from Haomun, he was classified as a third-rate ronin with quick feet and excellent speaking skills, but after being designated as one of the eight great swordsmen by the Dark Lord, his popularity suddenly rose rapidly.
‘He planned this. He wanted to take the initiative before the Gwangpungdae was organized.’
The party leader was able to see through the overall situation at a glance.
The Gwangpungdae was not simply a simple anti-demon cult strike force.
A position where you can be envied by all the martial artists in Sacheon just by belonging to it.
Depending on how you use it, you can also solidify your political position.
In fact, through this announcement, Amzon has now achieved an absolute position in the western part of Gangho beyond Sacheon.
Bicheonhori is trying to piggyback on that and secure his own position.
If he can use this public opinion to drag in Lee Cheol-san, Dang Ye-won, and Cheok Sa-sam-won, all eyes will be focused on him.
‘If that’s the case, there’s no need to insist on the position of the CEO. No, it’s much better to just take care of the practical things behind the scenes than to be a CEO full of responsibilities and duties. Then it’ll be much easier to draw the blueprint I want.’
Bicheonhori had no doubt that his plan would succeed.
The members of the Choksan Church that he knew were nothing more than rookies with dazzling reputations and no knowledge of the ways of the world.
“It is an honor to meet the renowned Cheongseongsingeom, Cheonjibonghwang, and Cheoksa Samwon. I am-”
“Disperse the people, Gongsun Daxia.”
“!”
“What you are trying to do now will only cause a lot of damage.”
Bicheonhori closed his lips for a moment.
I never thought Lee Cheol-san would say something like that before we could even properly say hello.
Fit.
For a moment, a faint smile appeared on his lips.
“I think this has caused a huge misunderstanding among the great heroes.”
“misunderstanding?”
Bicheonhori nodded.
“That’s right. I just stepped forward to properly convey the public opinion to the Nine Dragons and the Dark Lord.”
“You’re saying I’m just a spokesperson?”
“You saw it correctly. In fact, don’t the martial arts people of the Gangho region usually prefer swords over words? Because of that, they often get so excited that they can’t communicate properly and end up misunderstandings.”
“… … .”
“But fortunately, I am more famous for my speaking skills than my sword skills, so I thought I could convey my thoughts properly and volunteered to be the spokesperson. Fortunately, the many righteous people here have agreed to this, so I am now able to step forward as the representative.”
The people behind him nodded.
Lee Cheol-san and his party were all silent.
Bicheonhori took it as a signal that it was slowly coming over to him.
He laughed heartily.
“So, on behalf of the righteous people here, I ask the members of the Cheongseong Shingum and the Choksan Gyoyeon to join us in raising the banner of expelling evil and uprightness.”
“This is fu*king crazy and I’m falling over.”
Bicheonho-ri’s horse, which had been flowing smoothly as if oiled, suddenly got stuck in the middle of the conversation.
Dang Ye-won was glaring at him with her eyes wide open.
Bicheonhori’s eyes became cold and sank.
“… I don’t understand why the Heavenly Phoenix says such harsh words in front of the consensus of righteous people.”
“Hey. Stop causing trouble and get out.”
“… … .”
“Do you think we’re so stupid that we don’t realize that you’re already trying to commit factionalism even before the Gwangpungdae is formed?”
“… … .”
Bicheonhori didn’t say anything for a while.
The opponent was the granddaughter of the Dark Lord and the deputy leader of the Green Lords.
The weight of the words that such a person speaks is not something that can be easily overcome.
A cold air flowed between the two.
Then Bicheonhori turned around, twisting one corner of his lips.
‘I thought they were just famous kids, but is it true that they are all different? Interesting.’
“I was only trying to represent the will of the righteous, but if that is what you want, then there is nothing I can do.”
The bird of paradise disappeared with leisurely steps, just as it had appeared.
“Oh, Gongsun Daehyeop!?”
“This, this… … !”
The crowd looked back and forth between Bicheonhori and Choksangyoyeon, then soon moved to chase after Bicheonhori.
Some people looked at the party leader with resentful eyes.
“Anyway, you’re annoying people.”
As Dang Ye-won grumbled and took away the secret weapon, a hollow smile appeared on the lips of Cheok Sa-sam-won.
Lee Cheol-san laughed bitterly.
“It would have been okay, Tyler. Don’t be like that again. It just creates unnecessary discomfort.”
“The problem with this group is that they pretend to be ‘nice guys’. Those kinds of people aren’t the type of people that can be persuaded with words. You just have to force them down with force so they can’t even make a sound.”
“But who knows how many more people that author will use this as an excuse to act like a victim and use his cunning tongue to do so? He might end up causing even greater harm.”
“If you act like that again, I’ll just hang your balls on a pole. Will you still be able to move your tongue after that?”
Those were extremely cruel words.
Lee Cheol-san sighed.
“Still, we are the ones who must become examples. We must be especially careful with our words and actions for the sake of those who admire us, respect us, and rely on us.”
“Oh, yes. It must be so hard for you to live like that. I can’t live like that even if I die.”
Lee Cheol-san shook his head at the blunt words of the party leader.
It seemed like the differences of opinion between the two people would continue to run parallel without any sign of narrowing down.
In fact, whenever they met, the two would always clash with each other.
This was because what they were pursuing was completely different.
‘Am I being too stubborn and insisting on my own definition? No. Even if I’m called inflexible, I have to maintain this attitude.’
Lee Cheol-san could not give up his beliefs.
Otherwise, the world will become chaotic as it flows only according to the subjective opinions of too many people.
How can justice be properly established? This was a question that always lingered in his mind and tormented him.
“I don’t think that person will just let this go. What will he do next?”
At that time, Dang Gyu-jin quickly changed the subject to change the cold atmosphere.
Lee Cheol-san said.
“No. I don’t think so yet. Based on the conversation we had earlier, I don’t think he can create this kind of atmosphere on his own. I think he might have a strong backer.”
“Back…?”
“The more malicious public opinion about our family grows, the more I think the real instigator is the one whose political standing will change.”
This time, Dang Ye-won intervened.
For a moment, Dang Gyu-jin looked back and forth between Dang Ye-won and Lee Cheol-san. Are these the people who fought just now?
Then it occurred to me that there was only one person speaking at a time.
Teacher.
I turned my gaze to where the nouns were gathered.
The scholar was enjoying his tea alone, pretending not to know anything.
But somehow, I felt like his eyes, which should be clear, were darker than usual.
Right then.
Krrrr!
Behind the teachers’ quarters, from the main gate, a sudden thunderclap was heard and dark clouds were seen gathering.
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