How to Live as a Magician in the Martial Arts World Episode 16
Chapter 4. The Boss’s Disease (5)
In a short period of time, Jegal Hyunmong had heard many stories about Ma Jin-gwang.
It’s called the Ironworks’ Ark.
At the same time, he is also the leader of a bandit group.
That they attacked merchants.
He is the leader of the breakwater that protects the craftsmen.
Now that we’ve heard many stories, it’s time to hear our own.
“… … Are you telling my story? Why?”
“I’m curious, so what other reason could there be? I want to know more about the Lord of the Ark.”
Margin Kwang felt like he had been hit properly for the first time.
So far in my life, this has rarely happened.
Who was willing to listen to his story?
Margin Kwang’s momentum has eased a little.
“Okay, I’ll tell you. What are you curious about?”
“I heard that you originally settled in Habuk, not here. Why did you move here and become a bandit?”
“That’s because those bastards, Sima Se, started a fight.”
Ma Jin-kwang took out a glass of rice wine, drank it, and continued speaking.
“They gave me a few commissions and I guess they liked them so much that they asked me to join Sima Sega. They said that Sima Sega’s vision had been leaked and such. It was really funny.”
“That is exactly what you said, Ark.”
Jo Gwol and Hang Gon nodded. Their expressions looked really wronged, so Jegal Hyunmong also understood the situation.
‘He must have been plotting to swallow up the iron room.’
It was a common occurrence.
It is the case that the powerful and influential people use their position to prey on those weaker than themselves.
“What’s with that technology? Rather than keeping it hidden away in Sega, wouldn’t it be better for us to make good use of it? Isn’t that right?”
But what followed was a bit strange.
“Wait a minute, is it true that you stole it?”
“That’s right.”
“That’s right.”
‘Then wouldn’t it be something that the Samasega would chase after?’
Jegal Hyunmong’s expression became hazy. Jo Gwol seemed to notice that expression and laughed.
“Oh, Master Zhuge Liang is not a craftsman, so he probably doesn’t know the customs of this place. It’s not like he broke in and stole books or secrets, but he just stole the techniques with his own eyes and body during the repair and creation process. That’s how you learn.”
“That’s right. Stealing and learning isn’t a crime!”
‘I feel like a sinner… … .’
Jegal Hyunmong had such doubts, but since he was not a craftsman as they said, he decided to just ignore them.
“Anyway, after that, he kept bothering us and was about to leave, but then he tried to kidnap us.”
‘Hmm. It seems that Samasega lacks insight.’
If you look at Margin Kwang, you can tell that he is not the type of person who would easily be kidnapped.
Suddenly, Jegal Hyunmong had a question.
“But are you saying that you tried to kidnap the master, Lord Ma Bang-ju?”
“At that time, our Cheolhwabang was simply known as a gathering of craftsmen. It was only relatively recently that it became known as a martial arts school.”
Jegal Xuanmong nodded at Jo Gwol’s additional explanation.
“Then why did you become a bandit?”
“Bandits? We have never been bandits.”
“But last time, your men were great bandits.”
“Who… … Ah, are you talking about those two bastards, Kyo-eom and Kyo-jin?”
Margin Kwang repeated the name and nodded.
“Those guys are bandits.”
Jegal Hyunmong felt like he was going crazy at the flowery argument of his subordinates claiming that they were not bandits, even though they were bandits.
“You told me earlier that you were chased by Samasega, right? While running away, you came across some bandits at a place you settled down, so you subdued them and used them. Those guys are the same guys. They are bandits.”
He was talking as if it was a given that he had caught bandits and used them as servants.
“Is that okay?”
“What if it doesn’t work? They’re just bandits.”
“That’s right. Those bandits are still cheap.”
Jegal Hyunmong nodded.
Of course, it wasn’t because I accepted their way of thinking.
It was a nod that came out because I had simply given up on understanding.
“If they’re not bandits, then what’s the story about them raiding the upper class and extorting money?”
“After they took over the mountain village, it was a bit annoying to live there, so I made some roads, but at some point they started using them without permission. If I just passed by quietly, I wouldn’t have noticed, but every time I went back and forth, the road kept getting damaged, so I had an idea while I was repairing it.”
“What are you thinking?”
“Of course, since I paid the premium, I think I should be compensated accordingly.”
“… … So?”
“I asked for money.”
“So what is it?”
“He pulled out his sword while talking nonsense.”
“So what did you do?”
“What can I do? If they had just compensated me appropriately, I wouldn’t have done anything about it, but they even pulled out a knife, so how could I have just sat there and done that? Of course I demanded additional compensation.”
Jegal Hyunmong nodded.
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Now I feel like I can finally understand Margin Kwang a little bit.
If you make Allen a little more ignorant, that’s the kind of person he’ll become.
Jegal Hyunmong, who had been calmly thinking about how rude Allen was to him, stopped talking about Ma Jin-gwang after gathering his thoughts.
“I think I’ve heard enough stories.”
“There’s still a lot to talk about… … But why did you want to hear the story?”
“I was thinking of listening to the story and deciding whether to help Lord Ma Bang or not.”
“In this situation?”
“yes.”
Jegal Hyunmong nodded readily.
Margin Kwang was secretly impressed.
In this situation, it would not have been easy for most people to get their way.
“so?”
“… … Please give me some time to think.”
Jegal Hyunmong briefly placed his hand on his forehead.
Listening to the story, I can understand Ma Jin-kwang’s circumstances, but I was concerned that it was a bit too direct.
But then it happened.
Margin Gwang suddenly hardened his expression and gave off a subtle murderous aura.
“I sense something. Someone is coming this way. Jo-Gul, Hang-Gon. Are you being followed or something?”
“… … .”
Jo Gwol and Hang Gon’s expressions hardened.
Soon, the three people’s gaze turned towards Jegal Hyunmong.
Jegal Hyunmong is not an ordinary person. Even just last night, he had anticipated and prepared for Ma Jin-gwang to come to him.
Maybe this is all a ruse.
To catch the margin maniac.
Jegal Hyunmong was dumbfounded.
‘How much do you think of me?’
How can one even imagine a situation like this with common sense?
Jegal Hyunmong shook his head.
“It’s a misunderstanding. I also value my life. Why would I risk my life to do something so bold? And what would I gain from being caught by the Lord of the Ark?”
“Oh, that’s true.”
Margin Kwang sank his spirits into silence at those words.
“It’s probably one of two things. Either someone who holds a grudge against Lord Ma Bang-ju, or someone who came looking for me. I think it’s the latter.”
As he said this, Jegal Hyunmong stood up from his seat, placing his hands on his knees.
Jo Gwol tried to move, but before he could, Ma Jin-kwang raised his hand and stopped Jo Gwol’s movements.
As it was, Jegal Hyunmong opened the door. Then, something caught his eye.
It was Lim Jun-gyu, a man with many subordinates, who carried the master on his back even though he said he didn’t like him.
“Warong! Are you okay?”
“Mansu! You’re here at a good time. The story will be quick. Come in quickly.”
“… … Weren’t you kidnapped?”
Mansu, who was preparing for the upcoming battle, was flustered.
“It’s similar, but a little different. Anyway, it’s not a bad story, so please listen to it. And Mr. Im.”
“What, what is it?”
“Could you please go and fetch the King? It’s nothing much, just tell him that I have found a way to resolve what you mentioned earlier.”
People tilted their heads in puzzlement at the calm and composed appearance of Jegal Hyunmong.
Among those who were worried, the first one to move was Mansu.
“… … Okay. I’ll believe you since you’re the one who says it and not someone else’s. I don’t necessarily have to disarm you, right?”
“I’ll be back soon.”
After saying that, Mansu entered the tomb of Emperor Guanji as Zhuge Xuanmong had said, and was startled as soon as he entered.
“The power of the powerful Margin Light?”
“Am I your friend?”
“… … Excuse me. It is an honor to meet you, Lord Ma Bangju, who is renowned throughout the martial arts world.”
Margin Kwang looked at Mansu. Then he sniffed and spat out.
“Haomen? It smells peculiar.”
At those words, Mansu glanced at Jegal Hyunmong.
Even though he heard the word Haomen, Zhuge Xuanmong didn’t seem to react in any particular way.
‘Do you already know this, or do you not know Haomen itself?’
It’s probably the former.
Thinking like that, Mansu asked Jegal Hyunmong.
“What is going on?”
“It won’t be a bad story. Just wait a little longer.”
When Im Chung came to see him after hearing Im Jun-gyu’s call, the inside of the tomb was quickly enveloped in a strange atmosphere.
When I put them all together, it was a strange combination.
The ark of the bandit and ironsmith, Marjin Gwang.
Mansu, the successor of the Man Geum Battlefield and a Haomun Daoist.
Lim Chung, who runs the flag.
And the one leading their gathering was Jegal Hyeonmong.
“I’ll make a proposal now. If it works out well, it will be a good relationship that benefits both parties. First, Lord Ma Bang-ju. I have a question. How long does it take to build a road in the mountain?”
“If you just try, you’ll be able to do it in no time.”
If they had mobilized ordinary civilians or the military, it might not have been a problem, but if professional craftsmen who had mastered martial arts jumped in, they could quickly pave the way.
“Then, Lord Ma Bang-ju, please come to Sacheon and settle down on the mountain to pave the way. Lord Pyo-guk, you said that there were bandits nearby and that you had to change the route?”
“Yeah, that’s true.”
Jegal Hyunmong clapped his hands cheerfully.
“Then you can go there. You can shorten the distance and time. Since you’ve done it once, you can do it twice, right? If you’re short on manpower, you can use the subdued bandits.”
Jegal Hyunmong completely forgot that he had just looked at Ma Jin-gwang and his group like they were crazy, and calmly blurted out those words.
The audience was left speechless at the sight of Jegal Hyunmong so naturally telling them to kill the bandits.
“And then, whenever the flagpole passes through there, he will express his gratitude to the ironworker who paved the way and give them a small gift. In our flagpole, it would be Mr. Im Pyo-sa who would do it.”
“Oh.”
Margin Kwang exclaimed in admiration.
“Wait a minute, Waryong. Wouldn’t that be difficult? In fact, it seems like it could cause problems.”
“Why?”
“That’s… … . Even in a coffin, he wouldn’t stay still.”
“What if we create a safe road that people can use with confidence and at a low cost?”
“… … !”
“Usually, the flag bearers travel with the merchants. If the road they build is proven to be safe and fast, the rumor will spread quickly. Then, ordinary villagers will be able to secure a safe route for a few pennies, and they will win the hearts of the people. If they show sincerity to the government, they won’t be particularly disliked.”
Mansu realized what Jegal Hyunmong was trying to say.
‘It is possible.’
There will be some difficulties, but they are quite surmountable.
If what Zhuge Xuanmong said were to take hold, the benefits that could be gained would indeed be considerable.
What if Man Geum Jeon Jang could acquire a certain amount of shares in the process?
Mansu’s position will greatly increase, and he will naturally be able to solidify his position as the next branch manager of the Haomen Sichuan branch.
‘Are you really foreseeing something like this?’
Mansu looked at Jegal Hyunmong without realizing it.
Jegal Hyeonmong misunderstood that gaze.
‘I guess Mansu gains too little after all.’
There was nothing he could do. Jegal Hyunmong added a word.
“By the way, if you accept this offer, I will consider the request I mentioned last time positively.”
“……okay.”
Mansu nodded.
And so did everyone else.
Margin Kwang was able to clear his name(?) and had an excuse to meet his disciple regularly, so it was good.
Im Chung could not miss this great opportunity to save his son from suffering, save face, and, above all, expand his country’s reputation.
After confirming that their interests aligned, everyone was satisfied with Zhuge Liang’s proposal.
“What are you going to name it?”
“Is that your name?”
“Yeah. Now that we’re all bound together like this, don’t you think we need a name?”
Jegal Hyunmong thought about those words for a moment and then blurted them out.
“Well, then how about the Green Forest Road Alliance?”
“oh.”
“Good!”
While the two people were approving, Mansu looked at Jegal Hyunmong with strange eyes.
‘Green Forest means bandit, you crazy bastard… …!’
Anyway, Mansu’s thoughts are like that.
So, the bandit road making group was successfully launched.
That was also quite successful.
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“The Green Forest Alliance?”
And the news reached one woman’s ears.
