How to Live as a Magician in the Martial Arts World Episode 55
Chapter 13. Sibi (5)
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“… … What are you doing here? If it’s about breaking the contract, I think you just finished talking with Lim Pyo-guk-ju a while ago… … .”
“Oh, of course.”
Jegal Hyunmong said with a slight smile.
“I came because I think we haven’t talked about the deposit yet.”
“A deposit? What’s that all of a sudden… … .”
As soon as they met, Yang So-pyeong expressed his discomfort at the unexpected remark.
“Just now, Lord Pyo was so flustered that I couldn’t speak to him properly, so I came in his place. Originally, the two families made the request to us, but since they unilaterally broke the contract, shouldn’t we receive a penalty?”
“But didn’t I say that? It was also Daeryongpyo’s fault for breaking the contract. The fight broke out when the parade was just around the corner, and most of the parade members were seriously injured, so how could they entrust us with valuable goods?”
“Oh, I guess the rumors were a bit exaggerated. It was somewhat true, but it was only a minor wound that could easily be recovered by the time the parade started.”
At those words, Yang So-pyeong looked somewhat weary.
“Contrary to rumors, you’re quite unreasonable.”
“That’s strange.”
“What are you talking about!”
Jegal Hyunmong covered his mouth lightly and said.
“Well, the two Lords went straight to the Pyoguk Lord as soon as they arrived at the Pyoguk, and they didn’t even bother to check the condition of the Pyosa, but they seemed strangely confident.”
“… … I don’t need to check it myself. Isn’t it something that someone else can check for me?”
“Is that so? Then that person’s information is wrong.”
Yang So-pyeong was speechless and couldn’t continue speaking.
Although he himself did not think that he was lacking in speaking skills as the master of the upper class, he did not think that he could possibly win the conversation with Zhuge Xuanmong.
He finally let out a long sigh.
‘It’s true that I owe you a lot for this incident anyway.’
“… … Okay. I’ll have you pay the deposit. So how much is it?”
“okay.”
Jegal Hyunmong nodded and said.
“Considering the damage that Daeryongpyo-guk will suffer in the future due to this incident, you will have to pay at least ten thousand nyang in silver.”
“……what?”
Yang So-pyeong doubted his ears when he heard the words ten thousand nyang.
“Are you thinking of joking right now?”
“Who would joke around in a place like this? I am making this suggestion with sincerity.”
“Ha. Where did you get such nonsense… … .”
Jegal Hyunmong tilted his head.
“This incident has dealt a huge blow to the position of Daeryongpyo-guk. This will lead to a loss of work outside Sacheon. This could lead to the complete demise of Daeryongpyo-guk, so how can the penalty be considered small?”
“That’s too much of a leap!”
“Regardless of the reason, you are the one who unilaterally broke this contract. I think there should be a price to pay. It seems that there are three options for the two owners. One, pay the penalty and break the contract. Two, cancel the cancellation of the contract and leave the Pyohang to Daeryongpyo-guk as before. What do you think?”
Yang So-pyeong’s head became complicated because of the choices he was suddenly faced with.
I can accept the request, but I can’t pay the deposit either.
Literally a dilemma.
Since he couldn’t do anything, Yang So-pyeong used his head as much as possible.
After thinking it over, Yang Xiaoping unconsciously pointed out a flaw in Zhuge Xuanmong’s words.
“What’s the third one?”
“Oh, the third one? It’s a way to cancel the order without paying the deposit. There are some conditions, though.”
“What is that?”
“We will fight against the Pyo-guk that will take over the Pyo-haeng in place of our Daeryong Pyo-guk, and if we are defeated, we will retreat cleanly.”
“… … Do you think that makes sense?”
Yang Xiaoping momentarily doubted Zhuge Xuanmong’s intelligence.
Even if we give in and say that the physical condition of the Daeryongpyo-guk soldiers was better than expected, as Jegal Xuanmong said, it wouldn’t have made much of a difference.
To begin with, there is a difference in weight class between Jinryongpyo-guk and Daeryongpyo-guk.
Even if they fight fairly and head-on, Daeryongpyo’s chances of winning are not high.
“Of course, if it were just me, then yes. But if I were to command… … the odds of winning wouldn’t be that low.”
Jegal Hyunmong had no intention of talking any further.
“Anyway, that’s all I have to say. It’s probably hard to answer right away, so please take your time and answer.”
As he said this, Jegal Hyunmong put his hands together, bowed slightly, and leisurely left.
In front of the inn where Yang So-pyeong was staying, a carriage was already parked, and in front of it, Dang Hwa-ryeong was waiting.
“Did you have a good conversation?”
“yes.”
“Still, will it work out as well as I thought? If I were you, I don’t think I would compete.”
“Why?”
“It’s not really urgent, is it?”
The goal of the Jinryongpyo-guk is to destroy the Daeryongpyo-guk, not to take away the Pyo-haeng.
If we consider the main and secondary roles, then the behavior actually belongs to the secondary role.
Dang Hwa-ryeong shrugged.
“Besides, the Jingukjong national lord, the Jinryeongpyo national lord, is well known for his calm and composed personality. Since your reputation is not bad these days, it is highly likely that you will choose to proceed cautiously. Also, would you try to do something like that before the Pyohaeng?”
“Probably, I will accept the challenge.”
“why?”
“Because the one I provoked was not the calm and composed Lord Jin.”
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“… … There was such a story.”
Jinryungpyo-guk.
Yang So-pyeong waited for Jegal Hyeonmong to leave, then immediately sent a message to Jinryeongbyoguk, met with Jin Guk-jong, and told him what had happened.
“It’s pretty good.”
It was originally a showdown between Daeryongpyoguk and Jinryeongpyoguk, who were not even in the same weight class.
Jin Guk-jong did not laugh.
He was a rock-hard man.
And I never took Zhuge Xuanmong lightly.
‘He may look like a neat-looking scholar on the outside, but he cannot be overlooked. He is a man of extraordinary character.’
It was also a clever rhetoric to mention three options but only give two choices, thereby making the listener ask for the third option.
If I were in Yang So-pyeong’s shoes, I would have asked without even realizing it.
“then…….”
Jin Guk-jong opened his mouth.
“Please do so. It is too much to charge a deposit, and it seems a bit excessive to cancel the request and entrust the request to our country for the same reason as Daeryongpyoguk told us. Please proceed as originally planned, and have Daeryongpyoguk take over the request this time.”
“Is that okay?”
“This incident will not harm your upper body.”
Yang So-pyeong felt half relieved and half suspicious when he readily gave his consent, contrary to his expectations.
Either way, I thought it would be more difficult than this.
‘Anyway, I’m glad it ends here.’
It was a moment when I was about to think that way.
“Your Majesty, may I speak?”
The one who brought up the subject was Cheongsong, the second son of Jin Gukjong, who had returned home for a while after studying in Cheongseong.
“What is it?”
“How about accepting that match?”
“… … .”
Jin Guk-jong looked at Cheongsong for a moment and then asked.
“Do you think the reason you rejected his offer is because you thought I would be too weak to handle the Great Dragon Kingdom?”
“Isn’t it?”
“Yes. The Great Dragon State itself is not scary. However, his state, called the Second Coming of the Immortal, is something to be wary of.”
“It’s just a rumor.”
“Even so, I cannot ignore it. Do you think you can grow the insignificant Daeryongpyo-guk to a level where it can show its teeth to our Jinryongpyo-guk?”
“… … .”
For that reason alone, Jin Guk-jong could never look down on Jegal Hyeonmong.
“At least he won’t be so foolish as to risk a fight without any chance of winning.”
“Even considering that, it’s the same. Have you forgotten where I studied? Even if he uses sorcery as rumored, it won’t work on me. And… … .”
It was a good opportunity.
childhood.
Cheongsong, who was the leader of the alleyway gang, returned to his hometown once or twice a year, and each time he did, he would get into an alleyway fight.
And always won.
Until that day, when I met Jegal Hyunmong.
Although it was a memory from his childhood, Cheongsong always remembered the incident. It was a shameful memory.
That was why, when Lim Jun-gyu, who was from the same hometown, joined Cheongseongpa, one of the reasons he was harassed was this.
“……furthermore?”
“I have a bad relationship with Muhujaerim. I would like to take this opportunity to clear up that bad relationship.”
Jin Guk-jong looked at Cheongsong.
Unlike the eldest son who was now on a journey, the second son was like a sore thumb to Jin Guk-jong.
Although he was not terribly lacking in talent, he was sent to study at Cheongseongpa from a young age simply because he was the second child.
This was done to prevent the family business from being split in two like the later Hwanggeum Sangdan, but it may have been too harsh for the second son.
When it comes to his second son, even the heart of a rock-hard man softens a little.
“Are you saying that because you are confident?”
“I am confident. Even if the Dragon King’s national flag is used, I will win.”
“You can’t just win. You have to win overwhelmingly. There’s no reason to accept such a useless fight in the first place.”
“Don’t worry.”
Cheongsong was confident.
Judging by the direct fighting, the martial arts skills of the Daeryongpyo Kingdom’s warriors were not that high.
The Jinryungpyoguk’s signatories were not exactly made up of experts, but in terms of experience and organizational skills, they were far superior.
Rather, if it were a formal fight rather than a brawl, it would be safe to say that there was no chance of them losing.
‘It’s the same even if you use some strange sorcery.’
Because sorcery would not work against the martial arts of the old school that was born with the energy of the Pasa Hyeonjeong.
‘They say his fame has spread far and wide recently.’
Because it is deeply connected to the Murim Alliance, even the old faction is independently confirming the rumor.
You probably also know the story about Zhuge Liang.
But what if you win?
“It might not be good if the monks find out that you are involved in such a private matter.”
“However, that guy, Jegal Hyeonmong, is a subject of interest to the Buddhist community these days. If the excuse is to reveal his true nature, the Buddhist community will not hold him accountable.”
Cheongsong’s eyes sparkled with desire.
“And… … if we can take that guy down, I think we’ll make some progress.”
“Hmm.”
“Trust me, Father!”
In the end, Jin Guk-jong nodded.
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A while later.
Upon hearing the decision, Tang Hua Ling looked at Zhuge Xuan Mong with fearful eyes.
“You, you’re not really reading the weather, are you?”
“How could I do that when I am not a god?”
“… … Yeah. But what are you going to do?”
The match will be held in a week.
The format of the competition was a capture the flag game.
Jegal Hyunmong smiled faintly.
“Now it’s other people’s turn to cheer up.”
Thinking about the large quantity of Muhugo he had prepared at home, Jegal Xuanmong smiled.
