How to Live as a Magician in the Martial Arts World Episode 24
Chapter 5. Green Forest Road Alliance (3)
“By the way, what’s going on? Is something serious? Is there a problem?”
After a while, Jegal Hyunmong, who had moved to another place, asked them.
There was already something I was worried about.
The number of blacksmiths who have mastered martial arts, known as Cheolhwabangdo, is basically small.
On the other hand, there are many bandits.
If they all get together and start a rebellion, it will be a really big problem.
No matter how strong one hand is, it cannot handle ten hands at the same time.
“Oh, that’s not it. It’s a bit the opposite.”
“Are you against it?”
“Have you heard that there is a murderous bandit on the loose?”
“A bandit murderer, you say?”
“Yes, he’s a mysterious killer who only targets and kills bandits.”
Jegal Hyunmong thought deeply for a moment and then asked.
“Isn’t he a good person?”
“That’s true.”
Jo Gwol and Hang Gon also nodded.
To begin with, there are bandits who are not a very desirable group.
They are a group of people who attack even the flagpole when they gather together, and to ordinary civilians, they are worse than the average mutt.
It wasn’t for nothing that the knights attacked bandits when they were bored.
Not only is it a quick, easy and convenient way to increase your reputation, it’s also cheap.
“So at first, we thought that maybe the swordsmen were just gathering these days, but it’s a little different.”
“Different?”
“If you were killing people to that extent, it would naturally become known that you were collaborating… … but it’s quiet. And on top of that, they all died in strange ways.”
“That’s bizarre.”
“He died with his internal organs ripped out.”
Jegal Hyunmong kept his mouth shut.
‘I’m sure he’s not a swordsman.’
A swordsman doesn’t kill people by cutting their throats.
The same goes for Sapa. It is more venomous than Jeongpa, but there is a limit.
Jegal Xuanmong seemed to know what Jo Gwol and Hang Gon were trying to say.
“The bandits must have swarmed and asked for protection. Isn’t that why you’re doing this now?”
“As expected, it’s the second coming of the Wuhou Emperor! Master Zhuge Liang is truly amazing!”
“… … .”
The corners of Jegal Hyunmong’s mouth became furrowed.
“The nickname is really burdensome.”
“What! You truly deserve such a nickname, sir. It’s literally like Zhuge Liang has come back to life… … Hehehe!”
Jo Gwol stabbed Hang Gon hard and deeply in the side and then lowered his head.
“I’m sorry, sir.”
“No. I hope I won’t be called by such a burdensome title in the future. And I’m young, so being called teacher is a bit… … .”
“I think it’s okay to be a teacher. Anyway, it’s true to what you said.”
Jo Gwol nodded slightly.
“All the bandits from the surrounding area gathered. They called our lord the mountain lord or the lord of the fortress and regarded him as their guardian deity. They said that none of the bandits who entered our territory were killed.”
I could roughly guess how it would turn out.
The reason why the Iron Flower Shop moved around and absorbed bandits was to clear the road.
However, contrary to the apparent intention, it would not be strange if the bandits came out to protect themselves.
Jegal Hyunmong, who had been calculating the abacus beads in his head, finished his calculations and spoke.
“Not bad.”
“Are you talking about a situation where bandits are rushing in? To be honest, it’s a total mess. Even now that I’m away, I’m worried that something might happen. The owner of the room can’t just leave.”
“There is a limit to suppressing them with force alone. Don’t you feel it? In the end, you need to control the bandits through popularity or profit.”
At Jegal Xuanmong’s words, Jo Gwol finally nodded his head as if he understood.
‘If I can make good use of this opportunity.’
There will be significantly less reason to be anxious and worry about the back of your head like there is now.
“If that’s the case, shouldn’t there be a solution? Honestly, we don’t even know what to do about this situation. We tried sending people out to find that serial killer, but he’s really unpredictable.”
“hmm.”
“Besides, if he’s that dangerous, we need to send someone equally skilled, but as you know, controlling the bandits and the lord is already a challenge.”
“I understand. But… …you’re saying you control the ark?”
Hangon nodded.
“I feel like my body is trembling because I want to catch the mine by myself. Honestly, if it weren’t for the lord of the room, the bandits wouldn’t be under control… … .”
“aha.”
Well, if he’s a margin-gwang, he’s a great person even after doing that.
It was to the extent that a person as big as the head of the ironworks department rushed all the way here alone to catch a thief.
“How about asking the Murim Alliance for help?”
“I thought about that too.”
“Have you seen it?”
“Because the Murim Alliance might try to subdue us before subduing Mine.”
“… … .”
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It was a very persuasive statement.
Jegal Hyunmong was convinced of the reason why they had come all the way here.
“Anyway, this seems like a good way.”
In fact, even though he said that, Jegal Hyunmong wasn’t particularly confident.
Because it was just a thought that crossed my mind as soon as I heard the story.
‘If it doesn’t work out, then that’s what happens.’
“Oh, as expected.”
“I believed it!”
“… … Hey, can’t you hear the method?”
Only then did the two people stop praising Jegal Hyeonmong and listen.
And the expressions on the faces of the two people who heard about Zhuge Xuanmong’s method became strange.
“Hmm.”
“Will that work?”
“I guess it’s a bit like that, right?”
Jegal Hyunmong also had a somewhat embarrassed expression.
But even so, isn’t the idea of taking the later indexes and hunting down the serial killer a bit unrealistic?
“Still, since I happen to know someone, let’s talk.”
* * *
Jegal Hyunmong, who stopped by Daeryongpyo-guk and briefly explained the situation, received Im Chung’s permission without difficulty and left the country.
It was like that from the beginning, but now the Daeryongpyo-guk and the Nokrim Road Alliance have become inseparable.
The original purpose of the flag was quite dangerous.
Even if it wasn’t necessarily because of bandits, there were times when we would encounter animals and sometimes we would have to go through mountain paths or forests, so it was quite a bone-breaking experience.
From a growing perspective, it was not for nothing that Daeryongpyo-guk was seeking various sales channels.
A waste of time, a waste of money, and sometimes a waste of manpower.
However, after the formation of the Nokrim Road Alliance, the overall cost was significantly reduced by only paying a certain amount of money.
The show has become faster and safer.
As time passed, the number of routes increased and the number of places entrusting orders to Daeryongpyoguk increased significantly.
Even Im Chung, who had been grumbling about how a government official could collude with bandits, changed his attitude when he saw money piling up in the warehouse.
“So, why are you following me, Mr. Lim?”
“If that’s the case, then it has to do with Master, so of course I should follow along.”
‘I don’t think that’s it.’
It was obvious that he had been following me because his heart was pounding at the thought of meeting the later index.
“Hehehe, this is my chance.”
“Not a chance.”
Jegal Hyunmong said coldly.
I wondered if there was such a thing as conscience.
Then, Lim Jun-gyu spoke as if crawling in.
“But don’t you need someone to escort you? Why, if you’re going to catch that guy… … .”
“Am I the one talking?”
When I heard it, it was like that.
There was no need for Jegal Hyunmong, who had not even learned martial arts, to accompany him to such a dangerous place.
“I’ll just guide you and mediate between you, and I won’t go after that guy.”
“… … I see.”
What on earth do you expect from yourself?
The reason I jumped into the previous battlefield was because it was a special situation, and I had no intention of voluntarily putting my feet in a dangerous place.
There is no good reason for that!
Lim Jun-gyu looked slightly depressed and lowered his head. Then he suddenly looked at Jegal Hyunmong and asked.
“But you smell good.”
“……yes?”
At that moment, Lim Jun-gyu realized what he had said and his expression distorted.
Jegal Hyunmong also made a creepy expression, then thought of the Cheongryongwan in his arms.
‘Is this infused with energy?’
It may be that the feeling was caused by the Qinglingwan absorbing the incense burner’s energy.
Even so, that’s true.
“Could you please walk a little further away? I’m getting goosebumps.”
“Please forget… … .”
* * *
The place where the later indexes were staying was a rather large and magnificent manor.
‘Since they’re the reviewers, the places they gather are no joke.’
I heard that he was a long-time friend of the Sacheondang family, and it seems that he gave it to them after hearing that there was a meeting in Seongdo.
As soon as I gave the message, the servant quickly guided me to where Zhuge Jun was.
If there was a problem, it was that the latter indices were all crowded together.
“Ah! Brother. Welcome.”
“… … .”
Lim Jun-gyu, who had witnessed the post-game indexes he had longed to see so much, rolled his eyes like a dumb person when the situation actually arose.
“Jun, who are these people?”
“Oh, that’s a good thing. This is Jegal Hyunmong, the older brother I’ve come to respect.”
“older brother?”
Zhuge Xuanmong had an ominous thought and raised his hand to try to stop Zhuge Jun.
But Jegal Jun was a little faster than that.
“Yes, he is the one who created the formation that made you all wander.”
“what?”
At that sound, the woman who had been fixing her magic wand with a bored expression raised her head and frowned deeply at Jegal Hyunmong.
“Aren’t you the one who showed me the way last time?”
The woman got up from her seat, walked towards Jegal Hyunmong, and immediately growled.
“You don’t know whether he is the second coming of the Wuhou or something? How dare you lie to me?”
An expression that looks like he’s going to knock you down at any moment.
For a brief moment, many thoughts flashed through Jegal Hyunmong’s mind.
I could have just said, “I didn’t lie,” but that didn’t seem like a good idea.
Jegal Hyunmong nodded.
“I did.”
“It’s easier to admit than I thought.”
“Because it’s a natural thing.”
“what?”
Jegal Hyunmong took a deep breath and continued speaking.
“Then, on the contrary, is there any reason to tell me frankly when I don’t know what business you have?”
Tang Hualing was speechless at Zhuge Xuanmong’s words.
Because it was as he said. In the brief moment of silence, Jegal Hyunmong put his hands together and continued speaking.
“It is true that I deceived you, Young Lady, so I would like to take this opportunity to apologize.”
“Uh, uhm. Okay.”
It wasn’t something completely nonsensical, it was something that made sense, and Dang Hwa-ryeong, who had lost the initiative in an instant, accepted the apology.
Lim Jun-gyu, who was watching the scene from the side, stuck out his tongue.
‘He’s a real snake-like guy.’
How can you just get away with saying something like that without even changing your expression?
‘Is it because of the face?’
Although he himself was not an ugly person, when he thought about what would have happened if he had done the same thing as Zhuge Xuanmong, a happy ending never came to mind.
“By the way, what brings you here?”
“Um, I came here because I wanted to consult about something.”
Zhuge Xuanmong immediately changed the topic to Zhuge Jun’s support fire.
Dang Hwa-ryeong, who had been mumbling in the middle, didn’t say anything more as if his venom had subsided, but since he had come all this way, he decided to listen to what was going on, so he stayed in his seat.
“Are you talking about counseling? I wonder what’s going on.”
Jegal Hyunmong nodded.
“Actually, it seems like a demon has appeared, but I don’t know much about it, so I came to ask for advice.”
In that regard.
Jegal Hyunmong felt, knowingly or unknowingly, that the ears of the people in this space were perked up.
