How to Live as a Magician in the Martial Arts World Episode 86
Chapter 19. Asceticism (1)
He thought he was preparing thoroughly in his own way, but Jegal Hyunmong was even more thorough.
A sense of crisis coursed through my body.
There was no need to save magic.
“Get out of the way! I will kill anyone who blocks me!”
Lee Jun shouted as he took out a new sword.
Unlike the seals taken out previously, the quality of the paper and the spell engraved on the talisman were of a different level.
The talisman written on it was not made of blood but of the blood of an innocent person, so it had a cool chill to it.
“Avoid!”
The moment he saw the talisman, Jegal Hyunmong cried out in surprise and pointed to the black talisman with his sword, trying to take control of it.
‘be heavy!’
The technique itself was easy to figure out, and I knew the method, but the magical energy contained in the sword was so abundant and powerful that all I could do was change the orbit.
Seogeong!
And that saved Hound’s life.
Even though it was soaked in magic, the sword, which was nothing more than a piece of paper, cut off the corner of the shield that Hound was holding.
“T-It’s witchcraft!”
Hound shouted in surprise. Lee Jun spoke without realizing it at that startling shout.
“What he’s using is witchcraft, so why are you acting like it’s the first time you’re seeing him!”
I don’t know exactly what kind of magic Zhuge Xuanmong uses, but he tried to steal my magic.
The most unpleasant experience as a sorcerer is losing control of the spells you use.
This was no different from one’s own body moving according to another’s will.
And just now, Zhuge Xuanmong moved one finger, if not his arm.
If it weren’t for that, the swordsman would have cut off the hound’s nape rather than the corner of his shield.
In front of a sorcerer capable of such absurd things, Lee Jun’s actions were nothing more than a joke, but he was surprised by something so absurd that it was shocking.
“Get out! You fu*king filthy things!”
“That’s nonsense.”
Even though he had just nearly died, Hound did not back down.
“Do you really want to die? It’s just a show.”
“The symbol of the Great Dragon’s Kingdom. And you dared to target the Great Dragon’s Kingdom’s military and eldest son, Muhou Jaerim. If you let them run away, all the martial arts world will laugh at the Great Dragon’s Kingdom, and you tell them to step down? That’s ridiculous! Kill me if you want!”
Lee Jun frowned.
‘This is why we are martial artists!’
Lee Jun, who was a magician and a master of magic, did not like the irrational behavior displayed by the martial artists.
So, Lee Jun’s pleasure was killing those who displayed such ridiculous chivalry.
“If it’s your wish to die so badly, I’ll kill you!”
Lee Jun tried to take out the blacksmith’s book again.
“Now is the time, Chosun!”
“… … !”
Lee Jun felt a sharp pain shoot up his ankle and looked down.
‘marten?’
Chosun scratched Lee Jun’s ankle, then quickly climbed up Lee Jun’s body and bit his finger.
“Kwaaah! You little punk!”
Lee Jun swung his arms and knocked the first line away, but he had already lost his index and middle fingers.
‘If this continues, I’ll really die.’
Lee Jun grabbed all the documents and scattered them.
“Get out of the way!”
Once again, the sword was scattered with Lee Jun’s blood.
But it was no use.
Because, along with the sword grass that seemed to bloom like a flower, the swordsmen who were trying to move all burst at the same time.
“It was really cool.”
Han In-young fell between Lee Jun and Ha-un.
Lee Jun’s eyes widened.
The person who appeared was a female Taoist priest.
He was wearing a slightly reddish robe, and the sleeves had plum blossoms embroidered on them, as if they had been carved directly into them.
Oddly enough, he was carrying two swords.
It wasn’t like I was using dual swords.
That kind of person doesn’t carry his swords crossed on his back, but side by side.
Moreover, one of them was an ordinary iron sword, while the other, unusually, was a wooden sword.
Lee Jun knew someone who dressed like that.
“Plum Blossom Madness!”
“You know what? I actually like that nickname.”
With those words, Cheon Yeo-hyang swung her sword.
A black herb that looks like a flower bud blooming.
It was extremely beautiful, but it sent shivers down Lee Jun’s spine when he saw it.
In an instant, the guards he had brought were subdued by that beautiful sword, and the tip of the sword was thrust into his Adam’s apple.
“Surrender.”
“What happens if I surrender?”
“Well, I guess I should tell you everything I’ve been hiding, right? Especially what’s going on in Sacheon right now.”
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The tone was soft, but the content was very cold.
Mine requires human sacrifice to become stronger.
Lee Jun has considerable magical power, so he must have sacrificed many people.
Faced with such a man, Cheon Yeo-hyang’s tone of voice could not help but be very cold.
Lee Jun laughed when he heard that.
It was a smile that came out because he intuitively felt that he would not be able to survive in this place.
And then, I gritted my teeth.
Kkadak-
“Huh!”
Cheon Yeo-hyang belatedly pricked his chin, but a line of black blood was already flowing out from the corner of Lee Jun’s mouth.
Cheon Yeo-hyang didn’t hesitate and struck Lee Jun in the stomach with force.
“Coolook!”
Black blood poured out of Lee Jun’s mouth with a sound like a drum being beaten.
As the blood poured onto the ground, a pungent venom shook the ground.
“It’s no use. It’s a deadly poison that can kill you if you drink just one drop. I’ll be dead in less than seven breaths.”
“Is that so? But you haven’t taken seven breaths yet.”
“what……?”
Lee Jun frowned at the words of Jegal Hyunmong who had come before he knew it.
“Haha, even if the Great God comes, he won’t be able to save me… … Ugh!”
Jegal Hyunmong stabbed Lee Jun in the chest with his black feather.
The poisonous beads stuck at the end of the black talisman’s handle began to glow, and Lee Jun’s complexion suddenly became relaxed.
Contrary to his expression, Lee Jun’s heart became very uncomfortable.
“Wh, what?”
“Deciphered. Thousand Yeo-hyeop.”
“Oh, yes. I understand.”
Cheon Yeo-hyang was also dumbfounded by the unexpected development.
Who would have thought that someone who volunteered would be saved so easily… …!
“Have you even studied medicine?”
“Cheon Yeo-hyeop. It was a misunderstanding. It was possible because I obtained the poisonous liquor from Sacheon Dangga. You were lucky.”
‘Was there something called ‘pidokju?’
Cheon Yeo-hyang tilted her head and frowned to prevent Lee Jun from talking any further.
So Lee Jun lost consciousness and fell to the ground.
Cheon Yeo-hyang, who confirmed the conclusion of the situation, bowed her head respectfully.
“Thank you for your help, Prince Zhuge.”
“By the way, what are you doing here?”
“Oh, I came because I have business for Prince Zhuge.”
“Is it because of that note?”
“how?”
Cheon Yeo-hyang’s eyes opened wide.
“Well, I don’t think there’s anything else that would make you come to me in this situation. Anyway, could you please wait a moment?”
“Yes, that’s fine, but what’s wrong?”
“I still have an interview. I’ll talk to the Daeryongpyo people first, so please go to Daecheong.”
“… … .”
Are you going to continue with the interview even after this situation has occurred?
Jegal Hyunmong returned to the interview room, leaving Cheon Yeo-hyang behind, who looked a bit tired.
* * *
Sima Zong and Zhuge Zhu looked at Zhuge Xuanmong with wavering eyes.
‘What on earth happened?’
In particular, Sima Zong’s agitation was great.
It wasn’t because Mine suddenly appeared.
‘Are you saying the rumor wasn’t false?’
The people of Sima Family do not believe in base rumors.
But now that I look back, I see that the rumors were actually lacking.
It was understandable to some extent.
Because Samarin was never a man to misjudge people.
‘That might be true. That there is a possibility that Iza can cure my sister’s fate… … Ah, I really was a frog in a well!’
In the first place, the reason Sima Zong came here was not really to support the Great Dragon State.
It was to remove the mask of Zhuge Xuanmong and mock him.
But now it’s a different story.
‘Especially now that we have competitors.’
Sima Zong glanced at Zhuge Zhu.
Since even Zhuge Liang had sent someone, he absolutely could not lose.
“Then I’d like to begin the interview… … But before that, there’s one thing I need to point out. Both of you have your own original places, so how did you end up in our country, Daeryongpyo?”
“I heard from my older sister that you have a rare talent, so I came to check it out. To be honest, I was skeptical at first, but now I see that the rumors are not wrong.”
“As you may have guessed, I was also introduced by Jun hyung. Here is a letter of introduction, so please accept it.”
As Zhuge Zhu said this, he took out a letter of introduction from his bosom. Sima Zong said urgently.
“Huh, this is an unexpected shallowness for a man like Zhuge Se. Are you trying to ask for a favor in such an important place?”
“… … What did you say?”
“Or, are you not confident? Are you confident that you can compete with the real Confucius and rightfully earn the position of a scholar of the Great Dragon State? Ha, I heard rumors that the Zhuge Family is not what it used to be, and it certainly is!”
“… … Good! I will give you the letter of introduction after I proudly assume my position as a scholar of the Great Dragon Kingdom.”
“I don’t think that will happen. After the prince enters, there will be no place for you.”
Lim Chung, who was the interviewer during the argument between the two applicants, felt very strange.
‘Are you mistaken about where you are?’
Isn’t this a place to select a student of Daeryongpyo-guk, not a place to select a military position in the Murim Alliance… …!
“Ahem. I am Im Chung, the Lord of Daeryongpyo. As General Jegal mentioned, this is a small country, and I wonder if it is too small to accommodate the two of you… … .”
“What are you talking about! How can you say that the nest is small when it already has a dragon in its cradle? In my view, the Great Dragon State is currently like a sleeping dragon. It is already prepared, and when the time comes, it will fly. Please do not refuse to become the cornerstone of that great undertaking, my lord!”
“Huh, it’s definitely a small and insignificant sign, but since the prince is in it, I’ll make it big even if I don’t like it. So don’t say things you’re not confident about.”
Im Chung smiled faintly.
Because I felt that the story was out of my hands.
-I only trust you!
Jegal Hyeonmong glanced at Im Chung without realizing it.
In the past, I used to wonder how Im Jun-gyu was born under Im Chung, but these days my thoughts have changed a bit.
Ah, you were born to be born!
“… … Then, let’s begin the interview.”
In fact, Zhuge Liang had no intention of letting the two pass.
The talent he wanted was someone who was moderately competent and would stay with him for a long time.
‘They are sons of a prestigious family, so they would absolutely not be able to tolerate any unreasonable treatment.’
Pressure interview.
Jegal Hyunmong, who had made up his mind, spoke sharply.
“Let me first ask you a question about your character. If I were to ask you to do something unfair while working as a student, what would you do?”
“If it were anyone else, I would blow it away, but if it’s something you ask me to do, I will do it without complaint.”
“You must have seen something I didn’t. After following it, I’ll try to figure out why.”
“What if you called me out of my office hours and left my work to me?”
“Wouldn’t it be an honor?”
“I, too, wish for this. Please treat me like a horse.”
Zhuge Xuanmong gave up asking useless questions.
Because he knew that whatever he said would be met with a similar reaction.
‘Let’s just finish this quickly.’
The questions to select the best scholar in Daeryongpyo-guk were originally simple.
From the beginning, it was obvious what a scholar of the state would do.
“After Nahre, Daeryongpyo-guk plans to transport three carts and ten bundles of luggage to a nearby county. Assuming that the total number of Pyo-guk members, including the number of vassals, is twenty and that the journey will take ten days, please tell me the necessary expenses and the amount of food to prepare.”
“One day, a merchant showed me a treasure worth a thousand nyang of silver and asked me to lend him three hundred nyang using it as collateral. Since Pyo-guk had no cash, he borrowed three hundred nyang from a nearby battlefield and gave it to the merchant. However, it turned out that the treasure was fake. How much total nyang did Pyo-guk lose at that time?”
