Episode 610
The conversation is over.
Should I say that it feels somewhat empty? It feels a bit disappointing, as if nothing has been definitely resolved, but it is already in a state of riding a tiger.
I started and I can’t stop until I see the real end.
“Is it okay? The Lord of Heaven, Ryu Jin, is definitely not an easy person.”
“What can I do? I have to follow you for now.”
As you know, Yeongwol.
“It’s hard to reduce the crime rate on the Eastern Continent to a decimal point.”
“… … That’s true. But… … .”
He raised his hand and swept Yeongwol’s shoulder.
“It’s not that I don’t trust you.”
“… … .”
“But don’t assume that all the members of the Hoecheon Church you are thinking of now will still be alive after the upcoming conference.”
This is a given.
It would be nice if everything could be resolved through dialogue, but I know that the probability of that happening is close to zero.
I will have blood on my hands.
“If the number decreases, the work will inevitably become difficult, and if Cheonhasung decides to interfere with my work, even that will become impossible. On the other hand, if Cheonhasung actively helps, the work will become easier.”
It should be viewed rationally and efficiently.
“I have no intention of taking back the trust you have given me. I have no intention of abandoning you or killing you. So don’t worry about anything. You are still the core of the Eastern Continent Inspectorate, and many things will proceed based on your decisions.”
“… … Thank you. For trusting me.”
I lowered my hand that was brushing Yeongwol’s shoulder. Yeongwol made a regretful expression and spoke to me.
“I sent a letter saying that the people who will be creating the new Eastern Continent Inspectorate will arrive tomorrow morning. Can we build the building according to the blueprints I showed you then?”
A while ago, Yeongwol showed me a blueprint.
It was an East Continent-style building, not a West Continent-style building, and it was a kind of ‘manor’.
A manor with a large yard and wide, spacious buildings.
What mattered was not the appearance of the building.
It was said that the best experts in the current Eastern Continent had gathered to install all kinds of traps in that building.
Among them, there are traps that can bury even a Red Master in one go.
It could be seen as excessive, but Yeongwol actively appealed.
No one should easily enter the Eastern Continent’s Inspectorate.
There are countless thieves on the Eastern Continent, and this must be a place they can be afraid of.
Honestly, there’s nothing to steal, but you never know.
There could be an assassination attempt, or someone risking their life doing something crazy to obstruct the investigation.
It’s right to be prepared.
“Go ahead and do that. And.”
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After a brief pause, he turned his head to Yong Seong-un.
“Do you agree with Ryu Jin’s thoughts?”
“Now you’re finally talking,” Yong Seong-un said to me, looking at me with that expression on his face, as if he was thinking for a moment.
“… …Can I be honest with you?”
“Be honest. There’s no such thing as punishing or rewarding you based on your answers.”
“Then I will tell you. I believe that there is not a single thing wrong with what Cheonha Seongju Ryu Jin said.”
“okay?”
“yes.”
“Youngwol, what about you?”
“I agree. Your Majesty’s methods are, frankly, very inefficient. If you look at the Western Continent, it’s simple. There are nobles all over the Western Continent, and there are branches wherever the nobles rule. And the Milos Empire invests the taxes it collects in those lands. But there’s nothing like that on the Eastern Continent. There’s only one government office, the ‘Inspectorate’, that handles everything from administration and inspection to even supplies, and the support for that Inspectorate is minimal. And yet the taxes it collects are enormous. In technical terms, this is called exploitation. I think it’s right to become independent. But.”
“but?”
“… … Whether that is possible or not is the question, but the Lord of Heaven was very confident. I think it is important to know where that confidence comes from… … .”
“Do you have any guesses?”
“None. Not a single one.”
This was enough.
The Lord of the World, Ryu Jin.
He is not a man to be taken lightly. He is a meticulous strategist. His words about becoming independent were full of conviction.
I was curious to know what was going on, but I didn’t need to know right now.
“The world is truly vast.”
I’m serious.
The world was wide.
He just turned around.
From now on, I plan to firmly establish my own power.
* * *
Plum has been having the busiest time of the year lately.
Half of the Hoecheon Bridge was completely destroyed.
Starting with the death of Cheonwol, the former leader and vice-leader of the Cheonmasingyo sect that ruled the world long ago, Jincheonhwi, one of his closest aides, also died.
It wasn’t the end.
Those who were under the command of Cheonwol are all dead now, without exception.
The Hoecheon Church is an organization active throughout the Eastern Continent.
It wasn’t a huge organization that ruled the Eastern Continent from the shadows, but it was still the organization with the highest possibility of ruling from the shadows.
The main business was contract work, and commercial activities such as selling goods were secondary businesses. The reason why such an organization existed as an organization that could rule the world in the dark and was able to maintain its power was because it was in collusion with the overwhelming power called Cheonhasung, which ruled the entire Eastern Continent.
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Well then, let’s think about it.
Will Cheon Ha Seong, who has been supporting the active activities of Hoe Cheon Church, also support the current Hoe Cheon Church?
I am skeptical.
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Above all, Melon, who is trying to become the new leader, or rather, who should be considered the new leader, is not on good terms with Cheon Ha-seong.
Even if relations improve, the current Hoecheon Church is practically nothing more than an empty shell.
Half of them were killed, their previously occupied strongholds were destroyed, and they were taken over by other organizations.
Even if we take it back, the Hoecheon Bridge cannot be the Hoecheon Bridge of the past.
Even though Cheonwol and Jincheonhwi are people with ruined personalities, their abilities cannot be ignored.
Because they had power, and they didn’t care about the means and methods to cultivate that power.
Melon, is it really like them?
I know he has power. I also know he is the Inspector General.
But this must be done for sure.
He is powerful but young, and although he is the head of the Inspector General’s Office, he may be dismissed after five years, or he may be dismissed before that.
There are too many imperfections.
How can one serve and follow such a being?
It’s strange to follow.
Plum raised her hand and gave orders to the servants.
That’s it, the lights are on, and the food is top notch.
If you run out of alcohol, go down to the warehouse and refill it.
etc.
Today is the day when Hwaweolru does not receive guests. However, there is one reason why they prepared such a large amount of food and why all the stalls belonging to Hwaweolru are busy.
Because today is the day of the Hoecheon Church’s meeting.
After completing all the orders, Plum continued to think.
The idea that melons are imperfect has never changed.
As of now, all Melon has shown is ruthless hands and ‘boldness’.
Boldness.
Maybe this is the biggest problem.
‘A man who is bold, selfish, and yet rational enough to get what he needs.’
Melon, as judged by Plum, is that kind of man.
Melon killed Raymond Beck, the chief inspector of the Eastern Continent, and the people of Cheonha Castle who were in collusion with him.
Their charges include murder of an inspector and abandonment of a corpse, falsification of official documents, and instigation of murder, etc.
Countless charges were laid and made headlines across the Western Continent.
For this work, Melon made a name for himself and received awards.
But at the same time, there was a punishment.
Central Inspection Office.
They put chains on Melon’s feet.
This means that the Central Inspection Office is already closely monitoring all of Melon’s actions.
That’s the problem.
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‘Youngwol must have decided that he must invite him as his successor even if it means taking on all these risks.’
What Plum was curious about was the reason for that decision.
What on earth did Melon see that made Yeongwol swear allegiance to him?
So, preparations for the meeting are complete.
The full moon rose in the sky and people began to arrive little by little.
First, the head of the Eastern Branch of the Hoecheon Church, ‘Geomma’, appears.
He was a thin man overall.
His face was thin, his torso was thin, and his arms and legs were thin, too.
Mae-hwa smiled and greeted him, even though he had thin eyebrows, lips, and eyes.
“It’s been a while, Branch Manager.”
“Same. It’s been quite a while since I’ve seen Rouge from Hwawolru. How have you been?”
“Of course. Come in. By the way, Mr. Geumma is the first one to arrive. Why did you come so early?”
“It’s the day when the new leader shows up. I couldn’t sleep for the past few days because I was curious. I wanted to come yesterday, but the ‘first order of the leader’ to prohibit all private gatherings for the time being was also impressive. Hehe, so, is my seat over there?”
“Yes. Come here.”
General of the Sword Horse.
As a master of the art of flower arrangement, he personally takes on orders, handles information, and runs the upper level, just like all branch managers.
He may be seen as versatile, but his greatest ability is flexibility. The Hoecheon Church is divided into four branches: the Northern, Eastern, Southern, and Cheonhaseong branches.
Originally, the Western Branch moved to Cheonha Castle and became Cheonha Castle Branch, but over the past 30 years, the branch managers of all branches have changed several times, but only the Eastern Branch has not changed.
A whole 30 years.
This means that it also experienced a period of upheaval during which the Milos Empire was founded.
The general was a flexible person. He knew how to step back when it was time to step back and step forward when it was time to step forward.
Then, the branch managers of each branch began to appear one after another.
The head of the Northern Branch, the head of the Red Cross, Tae-seong Geum.
The head of the Southern Branch, Kwak Do-gyeong, the head of the Blood Light Astronomy Society.
There was one peculiar thing here.
He is the branch manager of Cheonhasung branch.
The person who had been sitting in that position was executed not long ago. Not only the branch manager died, but the deputy branch manager died too.
It was almost as if everything had been swept away.
The Cheonhasung branch is almost like it has disappeared.
That is why all the branch leaders, who are the core force of the Hoecheon Church, have gathered here now.
First of all, Gwak Do-gyeong of the South was a very taciturn man.
He silently greeted Plum and sat down in his assigned seat without saying much.
But it wasn’t the Golden Star in the North.
“It’s been a while. Hwawolruju.”
“Yes, it’s been a while. How have you been?”
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“I was fine. Until some weird guy sat on my head and gave me some shitty orders to close down all my business and stay silent.”
“… … .”
“Even when I give orders, they only give strange orders. You saw Rouge first, right? What kind of guy is the new Moon Master?”
“I think you’d better be careful with what you say.”
“……I?”
“Yes. It’s okay if you use frivolous language towards me, but if you insist on using such language in front of the Lord, I cannot be held responsible for what happens in the future.”
Geum Tae-seong chuckled.
“You’re being rude. You know that? The Northern Branch can’t run without me.”
That’s true.
The northern part of the Eastern Continent.
Strictly speaking, the one that completely dominates this northern region is the North Sea Ice Palace.
However, the Ice Palace is based in Cheonsan Mountain, which has perennial snow, and does not come down below it.
The Red Guards have a very large force in the northern region, with the majority of them being stationed in the northern branch.
The Northern Branch is a perfect example of a red-hot official. All branches have been hit by recent events, but only the Northern Branch has not been hit.
Mae-hwa smiled coldly at Geum Tae-seong’s words.
“This is advice. Listen to it again. It would be better to refrain from speaking to the Lord in that way.”
Geum Tae-seong laughed.
“That girl who used to sell her body in Giru has grown up a lot. Let’s go to the backyard for a bit to reminisce about our old days.”
The plum blossoms were not discouraged.
“Our lord, who used to kneel on the snowy mountain and beg for elixir, has grown a lot. Should I make him run wild and get chased by the inspectors, reminding him of the old days?”
“Hey, look at this bitch. This isn’t going to work. Before the meeting, you’re going to have to get beaten up.”
There is no way that the power of the plum blossoms is lacking. The Hwa-wol-ru is huge. It is highly unlikely that the plum blossoms that manage such a tower are naked.
It was before the Plum Blossom forces even drew their weapons.
Everyone was very surprised.
chin.
Someone put a hand on Geum Tae-seong’s shoulder.
“It’s a good day, but it would be a shame if you caused trouble.”
Those words sent goosebumps down Geum Tae-seong’s entire body.
I didn’t know.
Someone had grabbed his back so perfectly, but Geum Tae-seong couldn’t even react. The same was true for Mae-hwa, who was across from him.
He, no, Melon, the leader of the Hoecheon Church, appeared like that.
Behind him, Yeongwol appeared, and everyone who had to come to the meeting gathered at Hwawolru.
“Did you say it was the Golden Star of the North?”
“… … That… … is so.”
“That’s it, go back to your seats.”
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Geum Tae-seong walked with an awkward posture.
Those seated inside all stood up as soon as they recognized Melon’s appearance.
Melon said while looking at them.
“Sit down, everyone.”
