Episode 451
Chapter 1
The distance from Jongdo to the ice palace was closer than I thought.
Even taking into account the fact that Noah was very fast, it was definitely close to arriving in just 6 hours.
Seolsan was quite a sight to see.
It was midwinter in the Western Continent, but here it was early autumn, just like that, and the high mountains were covered in white.
It was not just a mountain worth seeing, but almost like a work of art. It was the kind of mountain that our artist inspiration or teacher would like to see.
He was not only a free spirit who made ice cream, but he was also a cook.
I wondered who would cook that ice cream, but they actually cooked it for me.
We talked about various things while eating it. It was an extension of the conversation we had on the boat, but it was still peaceful in its own way.
I don’t know how long this will last, but I’m still satisfied with it.
By the time we finished eating, it was almost night.
The time is 10 p.m.
I need to go to bed, but I don’t think I can sleep. Seriously, I’m not kidding. It’s hard to sleep unless I’m completely exhausted. I don’t know when this insomnia will get better.
From the rooftop of the accommodation that Yoo Seol-ha had personally assigned me, I looked at the snow-capped mountains forming a strange harmony with the night sky.
The full moon hasn’t risen yet, but strangely enough, I’m reminded of my teacher.
Together, I wish we could have seen that.
It becomes hazy. The moonlight becomes the teacher’s face. I looked at it.
I’ve been like that for a while now.
* * *
While Jack was on the rooftop, Ron was having a private conversation with Yu Seol-ha.
I thought about telling you.
Is this man in front of me the same man who showed off his bewildered appearance on the boat earlier?
The atmosphere was heavy and expressions were cold.
It wasn’t a show of force or threats or anything like that. It was just the atmosphere.
It didn’t seem like the kind of atmosphere one would find in a position like a servant or a butler. Unmanned.
A drone that is very good at hiding itself. To be more specific, it’s like an assassin.
In particular, the killers had that kind of atmosphere.
He is a man who speaks nonsense. He is a man who has grown up experiencing all the things that the world can’t see.
That’s why there was a line that I drew for myself.
The imaginary line that determines whether an opponent is a dangerous person consists of five steps.
Ron in front of me was at the bottom of the stairs. But now, he had run up two stairs in an instant.
Contrary to the thoughts in her head, Yu Seol-ha smiled softly.
“You said you had something to say, but you suddenly changed the mood.”
“Do you see it?”
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“Yes. I hope you’re not trying to threaten me, but is there anything you’d like to ask me?”
Ron quietly looked at Yu Seol-ha. A strange silence settled in. Yu Seol-ha prepared to raise his internal energy in preparation for an emergency. He was just preparing. He had no intention of killing him. Even if he used his strength, it would only be enough to subdue him.
If you kill this man in front of you, will the Emperor of the West, Jack, really stay still? If he moves, he will just die.
Ron said to that rumor.
“Don’t approach with a purpose.”
It was a sudden remark. Suddenly, out of nowhere?
“I don’t know why Your Majesty was invited here. Your Majesty doesn’t know either.”
“So?”
Ron, who had been looking at Yuseolha for a moment, spoke quietly.
“First of all, let’s lower our guard. I have no intention of attacking you or picking a fight.”
“Now that you mention it, the atmosphere seems quite different from before.”
Ron shakes his head.
“Nothing has changed. It just looks different because of the weight of the conversation we’re about to have.”
“… … .”
“If you have no idea, then just stay as you are. But if you have an idea, then calm down and calm down the people around you. I want our Majesty to rest in peace.”
Yu Seol-ha, who was staring blankly at Ron, felt a strange nuance in Ron’s words.
Strictly speaking, he wasn’t raising his internal energy right now. He wasn’t ready for battle either. But Ron was saying that Jack, who was staying at the villa, had noticed it.
As he was talking, he raised his right hand and waved it lightly. Then, several of the Ice Palace assassins waiting nearby retreated. The sound of people disappeared.
“Please continue.”
“What is your purpose?”
It was very direct. Interestingly, no one had ever brought up this topic during their visit to the Ice Palace. Not Jack, not Ron, not even Yu Seol-ha.
That’s what’s coming to the surface now, Ron explained a little.
“The purpose of inviting Your Majesty and me to the Ice Palace.”
“… … Why? Are you afraid I might talk behind your back?”
“Strictly speaking, it’s a bit similar.”
“similar?”
“As I said before, I want Your Majesty to rest in peace. If I had the power, I would have taken care of it in advance. However, I do not have the power to do so. That is why I am trying to resolve it through dialogue.”
“… … Through conversation?”
“Yes. Conversation. In fact, I am not interested in the reason why Your Majesty invited you and me to the Ice Palace.”
“Just now, you asked me what my purpose was, but I’m not interested? Don’t you think what you’re saying now is very contradictory?”
Only then did Ron smile. A faint smile.
“Your Majesty is strong.”
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“… … .”
“I believe you said that the strongest man in the Eastern Continent is Cheonma Yeongjeong. Is that correct?”
“Yes. The best in the world is Cheonma Yeongjeong. No one on this continent can disagree with me.”
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Ron shook his head.
“Not while Your Majesty is on this continent.”
“……yes?”
“Your Majesty, from the moment you set foot on this land called the Eastern Continent, until the moment you leave, you are the greatest person in the world on this continent.”
Should I say I was speechless? I was also embarrassed. What kind of confidence is this? I think this is a bit too much.
Yoo Seol-ha hesitated for a moment and then said.
“… … I fully understand being loyal as someone who serves, but this is excessive. The Heavenly Demon King is strong. No matter how strong the emperor you serve is, isn’t it excessive arrogance to look down on the Heavenly Demon King like that?”
“Is that so?”
“The forces of the Heavenly Demon and your forces are very different. You said Ron, right?”
“Yes. My name is Ron. Ron Igrahel.”
I didn’t care about the last name.
“Your realm is said to have reached the pinnacle in the Eastern Continent. And the masters who have reached the pinnacle are widely spread throughout the Eastern Continent. The Cheonma Sect has at least a thousand masters who have reached the next realm, the super-pinnacle. That is their power.”
Ron was still smiling.
That laughter was truly strange. Yu Seol-ha, who was about to say something, ended up keeping her mouth shut when Ron continued speaking.
“I was just wondering, but it turns out you were aiming for the Heavenly Horse.”
The brows furrow.
It was a bit absurd, so my speech became a bit long. But you only realized it to this extent? Did you film it?
“What are you talking about?”
Ron laughed at the sight of Yu Seol-ha bouncing around. The heavy atmosphere from before had disappeared.
“I was treated well at the Ice Palace, and I met a beautiful woman, which was a feast for the eyes. The food was good, the view was nice, and the atmosphere was great.”
“……yes?”
“The various pieces of information shared on the ship were also very helpful. I am grateful that Your Majesty was able to provide a place to rest. But that is all.”
“… … .”
“If you try to use His Majesty as a pawn, you will die.”
Yu Seol-ha looked at Ron quietly. Ron did not avoid his eyes.
“Not only you, but anyone else will die.”
“Are you warning me?”
“Yes. I am warning you. The reason why Taegeuk Sword Emperor died is simple. He tried to use you. He tried to use you as a pawn and become your master. In that situation, it doesn’t matter whether Taegeuk Sword Emperor showed favor to you or not. Please do not follow the same path.”
He invited Jack and Ron, who were talking about the ice palace, to come to the ice palace. There is no favor in the world without a reason.
Jack just accepted the favor. That’s it.
Being favored doesn’t mean you want to be used. It’s clear that Yu Seol-ha wants something.
But Yu Seol-ha didn’t say what it was. But Ron noticed that it was related to the Heavenly Horse. In other words, ‘something’ was happening right now. Yu Seol-ha was hiding something from Jack and Ron.
“If Taegeuk Sword Master had just thought about it, Taegeuk Sword Master would have been alive. However, Taegeuk Sword Master caused discord in Sura Doje and took action.”
“… … .”
“If you have created a situation that is leading to something happening and have done something to help create that situation, go to His Majesty and explain and ask for forgiveness before it happens. Otherwise.”
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“What if not?”
“A beautiful woman will live a short life.”
* * *
About five minutes had passed since I had talked to the man named Ron. Ron had already left. Left alone, Yu Seol-ha quietly took out a letter from her bosom.
While I was cooking, Jeon Seo-gu flew in from Jeongcheonmaeng with a letter hanging from his feet.
It wasn’t just any old Western sword. It was a special, a kind of spiritual object that only the leader of the Jeongcheon Alliance could use.
The letter sent by the Emperor read as follows:
(They say he took the man who calls himself the emperor to the ice palace. As expected of the Emperor of Heaven. Keep that man in the ice palace for at least two days. If you keep him, I will give you the head of my Heavenly Horse as a gift. Of course, I will also give you the fire-tipped spear that the Creator used.)
Strictly speaking, the order is a little bit wrong.
Jack Milos, the reason he invited that man to the ice palace was to build a strong relationship with him.
It’s not that the goal is to become a Heavenly Horse, it’s just that he’s strong.
It is natural for a warrior to form relationships with strong people. If you receive advice or instruction from such strong people, it can become a starting point for further growth. That is why I invited you to the Ice Palace.
I received that letter while I was cooking ice cream, and from then on, my thoughts changed a little.
If this man and Cheonma fight, who do you think will win?
It could be said that Cheonma was her father’s enemy, but ironically, Yu Seol-ha had no grudge against Cheonma. Her father, the former Creator Yu Yun-je, was a warrior.
A warrior fought against a stronger being and died that way. He died as a warrior.
However, the leader of the Jeongcheon Alliance, Master Yeomjon Hwacheon, says he will attack Cheonma. Before that, he declares the Western Emperor who provoked the Jeongcheon Alliance an enemy in order to gain political advantage.
Besides that, there was probably another ulterior motive, but I didn’t care. I just thought it wouldn’t be a bad idea to hang out with her. In fact, it wasn’t that hard to just have her around.
There was nothing more or less than that. That was the extent of what I was trying to do. That was more like just watching rather than doing something. I did help, but it was difficult to hear anything about it.
Politically speaking, it seems like he is responsible for something, but he is also spreading rumors that he is not responsible for something.
This is a judgment that could be made because Yu Seol-ha was a leader of a group while being a man of his own accord.
But just now a guy named Ron drew the line.
If he had even a little responsibility, if he had even just been a bystander, then it would have been a mortal sin for Jack.
I can say this clearly here, I didn’t want to befriend Jack Milos, who was talking nonsense. It was a little different from wanting to be friends with the strong. He seemed a little dangerous.
Should I say it’s a feeling as a woman?
It feels like there’s a huge amount of anger inside of me.
I didn’t want to touch it.
When I thought about it that far, I stood up from my seat and started walking.
