How to Live as a Magician in the Martial Arts World Episode 83
Chapter 18. Manpower Recruitment (3)
“It’s not a resignation letter or anything. What’s going on? It’s unusually noisy.”
“Oh, you didn’t know because you just got back. We’re currently hiring at Pyo-guk.”
It was definitely something that needed to be done.
As it was, Jegal Hyeonmong headed to Pyogukjusil.
“You’re here. It’s really hard to see your face.”
At Im Chung’s poignant words, Jegal Hyeonmong clasped his hands together and bowed.
“I apologize for leaving you behind.”
“No, it can’t be helped. And I also know what happened at Sacheondangga, so you don’t have to feel too sorry. You’ve had a hard time.”
Im Chung-do was made to think again about his own situation due to an incident not long ago.
It is a good thing that Daeryongpyoguk is growing rapidly.
But I could feel firsthand that there were a lot of enemies.
“Since you have succeeded in making a good impression on the Sacheon Murim, the pressure on us through the Nokrim Road Alliance will decrease for the time being.”
What Jegal Hyunmong gained from Sacheondangga was none other than the recognition of Sacheon martial arts world.
Now that we have received the recognition, we need a corresponding justification to attack the Nokrim Road Alliance.
‘There is nothing more important in the martial arts world than legitimacy.’
If it were before, there would have been no need to look for a justification for striking the Nokrim Road Alliance.
Just like how Danggon made a mess of the Dokjeonbang during the Dangga Hyeopuihaeng.
Strictly speaking, is its very existence enough of a reason to be subjugated?
However, it would not be an exaggeration to say that thanks to the efforts of Jegal Hyeonmong, that danger had disappeared.
‘Have you read this far and gone to Sacheondangga?’
Im Chung clasped his hands together.
“I really can’t keep up with your insight.”
“No, what are you talking about all of a sudden?”
“Anyway, I’ve been realizing quite a few things these days.”
At some point, Im Chung gave up on the idea of keeping Jegal Hyeonmong tied up in Daeryongpyo-guk.
Because he had become too big a person for the Great Dragon to contain.
It would be a blessing just to have the title of governor and to visit Daeryongpyo-guk without forgetting it.
‘I think you’re mistaken. But I don’t think it’s necessary to tell you.’
Now, even Jegal Hyunmong had come to some realization.
It is said that those in the martial arts world tend to only hear what they want to hear.
Even if you say that it wasn’t your intention, they won’t listen and say, ‘Oh, such humility!’
“By the way, wasn’t the original plan to slowly increase manpower supply?”
In fact, there has been talk of hiring more people for some time.
However, if you accept too many people at once, disharmony is bound to occur.
So originally I was planning to take my time and do it slowly.
“It was like that originally, but I feel like it’s lacking because of what happened recently. There are only two first-class masters in Daeryongpyo-guk, including me and Jun-gyu. It’s not like there are too few, but I think we need at least one more person.”
“Would such a master easily appear?”
“Do you know about the Jang Bo-do that is currently wandering around Sacheon Murim?”
Jang Bo-do, who wanders around the Sacheon martial arts world.
Naturally, many martial artists were flocking to the store to take advantage of the map or the treasures marked on it.
“It will be relatively easy to find a master, so I should take advantage of this opportunity.”
“But I don’t think it will be easy to distinguish between jade and stone.”
“Of course. So I would like you to participate as well.”
“Am I the one talking?”
“Yes. Don’t you have the wisdom to see through people’s hearts? I’ve heard that you have the ability to see into other people’s hearts.”
Jegal Hyunmong was taken aback by the sudden outburst of praise.
“No, what are you talking about all of a sudden?”
If you are talking about telepathy, isn’t it the supernatural power that Buddhism talks about?
Cheonan Tong, the ability to see the future and events that occurred far away.
A hearing aid that allows you to hear things that should not be heard…
Suddenly, another strange rumor was added, and Jegal Hyunmong began to have a headache.
‘What kind of strange, baseless story is this?’
Isn’t this something we’re used to now?
Jegal Hyunmong, who was ready to be wronged, half gave up.
“You said it yourself.”
“Not at all. What do you mean?”
“Well, are you saying that you saw through the mind of the Demon Lord that no one else could see through, and worked hard to realize his ideals?”
“… … did.”
“That’s why people said, ‘No one in the world can read the mind of the Demon Lord, but only one person can do it, so he must have mastered telepathy!’”
Jegal Hyunmong sighed inwardly.
‘This time again, the exaggeration is beyond my imagination.’
It was not the first or second time that I had experienced rumors being distorted and exaggerated as they spread, but it felt new every time I heard it.
“You misunderstand. Where do I have such abilities?”
“Oh, so that was because you and Ma Maengju had a connection? That’s a rare talent.”
Zhuge Liang, cornered in a corner, tightly closed his eyes.
I don’t like the baseless story that he has acquired telepathy, but there’s something about being called the only one in the Central Plains who understands Majinkwang that makes people resentful… …!
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“Anyway, since you are that kind of person, I’m sure you’ll be able to filter out the idiots.”
When Im Chung patted his shoulder, Jegal Hyunmong nodded weakly.
“I will try.”
Anyway, I had to do my best.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, people with ill intentions or those with bad intentions may enter.
Since false rumors have spread so widely unintentionally, you need to be careful because there are people who will try to approach you.
‘I wonder what would happen if I used existing magic… … .’
Just as people can guess someone’s mood by looking at their facial expressions, it is the process of reading information from their aura to read their emotions or fragmented thoughts.
‘Rise up.’
Thinking so, Jegal Hyeonmong cast a spell on Im Chung.
As expected, the feelings and emotions that Im Chung was having right now were conveyed.
Originally, it was only possible to read the surface level, but it was possible to read quite intimate information, as Im Chung believed in Jegal Hyunmong.
A feeling of wonder, fatigue, peace, and confidence in yourself.
‘At this level, I think I can filter out the really weird people.’
“Okay, I’ll participate in the interview.”
“Thank you. And I plan to select a student, so you should prepare as well.”
“Hmm? When I became the governor, didn’t we elect a new person?”
“I heard he quit. He said there was too much work.”
“… … .”
Jegal Hyunmong unconsciously hid his serious lips with a black scarf.
‘You have no guts.’
Although Daeryongpyo-guk places too much work on the students, does that mean they run away?
“Then there must be a lot of paperwork piling up.”
Since it hasn’t been long since the trip, there will be even more agenda items piled up.
Zhuge Xuanmong sighed lightly and unconsciously prayed to the heavens.
‘I hope someone useful comes in.’
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‘Whew, it’s good to have come this far, but what do I do now?’
Zhuge Liang sighed.
From Hubei Province’s Yongzhong to Sichuan Province’s Chengdu.
It was never close. It wasn’t easy to get there.
‘I’m glad I was able to participate in the parade.’
If it hadn’t been for that, it would have definitely been several times more difficult.
Although he was quite tired, Zhuge Liang could not rest comfortably.
Because I haven’t yet achieved the purpose of coming here.
‘I guess they said there was a second coming here.’
Zhuge Jun, who returned to his family, explained in detail the reason for his delay in returning to his family.
In Sacheon, he met a man called Wuhou Jaerim, and he said that he was the last of the Zhuge Shi’s followers and that he had outstanding abilities, etc.
But the reaction wasn’t very good.
As punishment for Zhuge Jun’s reckless actions, he was even imprisoned for a while and was not allowed to leave the family home.
Zhuge Jun, who met Zhuge Chu, felt great regret about that.
‘I wish I had had a chance to unfold the strategy.’
But Zhuge Jun did not give up.
He wrote a letter of introduction to Zhuge Chu and recommended that he go to Zhuge Xuanmong.
‘This is an opportunity.’
Zhuge Chu had no talent for martial arts.
Although the Jegal family is active in many fields, they are fundamentally a military family.
Not being able to practice martial arts was pretty fatal.
Studying and becoming an official was also an option, but even that was not possible.
It wasn’t because he didn’t have the ability. It was just that it didn’t suit his aptitude.
In that situation, Zhuge Chu, who heard the story of the second coming of the Emperor, felt an inexplicable strong attraction.
‘If the elders of the family heard this, they would be furious.’
How can it be said that a person of the Zhuge family follows intuition rather than logic and reason?
The problem is that after arriving at Sacheon with great difficulty, Jegal Hyeonmong suddenly left for Dangga.
I couldn’t chase after Sacheondangga, and my travel expenses were starting to run out, so I was wondering what to do.
‘There’s no use standing here like this.’
Zhuge Chu thought about this and left the inn.
“Hey, have you heard the rumor? It’s that the Daeryongpyo Kingdom is recruiting new people.”
“Of course. Not only that, they also said that the Lord Muhujaerim has returned.”
“I heard that in Daeryongpyo-guk, they are selecting not only Pyo-sa and Jang-ja-su, but also Seo-saeng! If we do well, wouldn’t it be possible to catch the eye of Mu-hu-jae-rim?”
Zhuge Liang’s ears perked up.
‘A scholar?’
The moment he heard those words, Zhuge Liang felt an impulse.
It was a desire for self-display and recognition that a young man of his age would likely have.
‘Rather than going with a letter of recommendation, wouldn’t it be better to become a student of Daeryongpyo and then show the letter of recommendation after proving your abilities?’
Of course, if I fail to be selected, it would be a complete disaster.
How could Zhuge Li, as a human being, ever fall?
“Listen, Commander. I would like to hear the story of the scholar from Daeryongpyo-guk in detail.”
“Oh, in that case, I have posted a notice on the street corner, so you can go and take a look.”
“Thank you.”
When Zhuge Liang went to the market, he saw that it was indeed crowded with people.
‘They said they would pick out the signboard and the sword.’
There were also students who wore similar clothing to him.
Even the martial artists wearing weapons and men who looked confident in their physical strength were all hanging around.
“Have you heard? Unlike other countries, Daeryongpyo has not had any deaths in the past few months.”
“Isn’t it because of the Nokrim Road Alliance? But I think it’s a bit… … don’t you think it’s strange that the toll is paid to the bandits?”
“Hey, you bastard. Didn’t you see that the Great Master Wuhou Zhailin has issued a declaration of war? If it weren’t for him, there would still be bandits swarming in the land of Sachon. It’s better to pay a toll than risk your life on the road. I’ve used it myself, and it’s really safe. Long live the Great Master Wuhou.”
It had pretty good reviews.
It was refreshing for Zhuge Liang.
‘That’s really amazing. Even in the Central Plains, it’s rare to find someone with such a radical idea.’
Zhuge Liang, whose heart was becoming more and more moved, somehow pushed his way through the crowd and approached the door.
‘Let’s see. In order to become a scholar of Daeryongpyo-guk, you must first acquire basic academic knowledge, and in particular, you need to learn about industry and academia. And… … um.’
Zhuge Chu narrowed his eyes.
“By the way, this is a bit strange. Why is there an interpretation of Jang Bo-do when selecting a scholar?”
Among the criteria for selecting a scholar, the decipherment of Jangbo-do was included as an extra point item, although it was not a required element.
The moment he saw it, Zhuge Liang was inwardly amazed.
“So, in effect, you’re saying you won’t pick just anyone.”
“Huh? What do you mean, sir?”
Likewise, the students who were watching the part about Jang Bo-do asked.
“It’s simple. I heard that Jangbodo is strangely widespread in the Sacheon region, but no one has been able to interpret it. But the fact that you included the interpretation of Jangbodo in your visit means that you are capable of interpreting it to some extent, right?”
“!”
It seemed that Zhuge Chu’s words had captured the attention of not only the scholars but also the nearby warriors.
‘But if I say something like this, it won’t be difficult… … No. I’m sure they calculated all this and put up a notice.’
Zhuge Liang thought about this and continued his interpretation.
“The reason why such conditions were added is because the requirements listed above are the minimum requirements. In addition, the applicant will be selected only if his or her reasoning ability and academic level meet certain standards… … Isn’t that the intention?”
“Oh!”
“indeed…….”
Some people began to nod their heads, as if they thought Zhuge Chu’s interpretation made sense.
Then suddenly a commotion arose on one side.
“Get out of the way!”
A group of people appeared and began to roughly push away the people gathered in front of the door.
‘Ugh!’
Naturally, Zhuge Liang was pushed back by the rice and fell over.
It was a young man who revealed himself.
A young man wearing rather extravagant clothes had his servants make a path for him, and then he walked along the path and looked at the door.
“Hey! What are you doing!”
Zhuge Liang protested while sitting down.
It seemed like he came from a fairly powerful family, but he had no right to treat people like this.
‘He’s young, but he’s so arrogant.’
“I just cleaned up the mess.”
“what?”
“By the way, it’s interesting.”
As the young man spoke, he nodded, and the door that had been attached to the wall was torn off by a servant and opened in front of the young man so that he could see more comfortably.
“I didn’t believe everything my older sister said… … but she’s more interesting than I thought.”
“Look here!”
“All right. Clean up. Let’s go back. This is going to be a pretty good night’s entertainment. First, get me a piece of that Jangbodo.”
Zhuge Chu got angry and wanted to argue further, but others stopped him.
At first glance, he seemed like a scoundrel from a prestigious family. I didn’t want to touch him and see blood.
Once the storm passed, Zhuge Chu clenched his fist.
‘What kind of guy is that?’
Suddenly, a desire arose.
It seemed like even that show-off was interested in this selection.
He was a very proud man. If he weren’t, he wouldn’t have bothered to brag in front of everyone.
‘I guess he also wants to apply for a scholarship.’
This time, Zhuge Liang’s intuition worked.
Although there was no basis for this, I thought it must be so.
‘Let’s just wait and see, I will definitely solve Jang Bo-do’s secret and wash away today’s humiliation!’
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“… …Who added this?”
At the same time, Zhuge Xuanmong was looking at the room and asked without realizing it.
