Episode 616
Geum Tae-seong, the branch manager in charge of the northern region of the existing Hoecheon Church, was deep in thought with a serious expression on his face.
Substitute.
“… … What should I do?”
The one who received Geum Tae-seong’s question was Kang Jin, the deputy head of the northern region.
Kang Jin was a man of great experience, having come from the Bukhae Ice Palace.
By the way, Kang Jin left the Bukhae Ice Palace when he was only 10 years old.
Kang Jin, who was currently 45 years old and had been in the martial arts world for a whopping 35 years, was a man with a lot of experience and knew very well what Geum Tae Sung was worried about.
And he had already decided what answer to give to his question. Kang Jin answered without hesitation.
“I think the branch manager’s judgment will be completely important in this area.”
“Does my judgment matter?”
“Yes. Aren’t you worried about the situation in which our northern region is currently in a state of siege?”
“That’s right. And the important thing is that the line is a very strong line.”
Nothing much. It’s just simple.
Not only Geum Tae-seong in the north, but also Gang Jin and many other figures in the north are currently lining up for Cheon Ha-seong.
So what kind of line is that?
The newly announced Sahonje is the first of its kind in Daewon Dangju.
He is the identity of the line that the North has laid down.
By becoming the head of the Daewon clan this time, Sahonje became the third person in the Cheonha clan.
Although he may not be the third in power, what is important is that he is the ‘third person’ trusted by the Lord of Heaven, Ryu Jin.
“And there is a high probability that Melon, the leader of the Cheonmasingyo, knows about this fact. To be exact, Yeongwol, the great guardian cult leader, probably knows about it.”
This is just a guess, but it is only a guess, and should be considered as a fact that has already been revealed. Yeongwol’s information power is unparalleled. It is impossible not to know.
but.
“This point must be made clear. Melon, the leader of the Cheonmasingyo, showed ineffective behavior such as ‘betting’ during the last meeting.”
“Inefficient?”
“Yes. If I were the leader, I would have cut off the branch manager’s head on the spot. Then everything would have been resolved simply.”
“… … It’s disappointing.”
“What can we do if it’s true? But it’s also something that didn’t happen. What that means is simple. The leader Melon doesn’t want to get blood on his hands.”
Geum Tae-seong tilted his head.
“Is that… is that how it is?”
“Since you’ve declared the launch of the Cheonmasin Church, you must maintain your power. The North is big. A lot of people died because of those he purged a while ago, but others have taken their place. The North is still big and will continue to be big. In other words, if the branch manager bows his head and enters first, the cult leader will welcome you without saying much. The branch manager is the only one who currently has complete control over the North. I will completely follow the branch manager’s judgment.”
We are at a crossroads.
Should I side with Melon or with Cheonhasung?
Of course, it is true that Melon made a bet with everyone at the last meeting. Whether or not to appoint Yang Bul-hwi as an elder.
Unfortunately, it didn’t matter to Geum Tae-seong whether he was appointed or not.
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Bet? That’s ridiculous.
Geum Tae-seong doesn’t care about the outcome of a bet as long as there is no benefit to himself.
To be honest, the one who suggested the bet was the cult leader.
I was the only one playing the drums and janggu, so why do I have to keep up with the rhythm?
And no matter how much Melon flies and crawls, in the end, it is Cheonhasung who rules the Eastern Continent.
Besides, Ryu Jin is practically the best in the world, so no matter how I think about it, I’m more drawn to Cheon Ha Seong.
There’s more benefit to you.
Geum Tae-seong said.
“Prepare a place for the four-person wedding ceremony of the world.”
“Are you talking about the four-day wedding?”
“Yes, our North will be with Cheonhasung from today. Will you follow?”
“Yes, branch manager. I will follow you.”
Branch Manager Geum Tae-seong predicted a bright future ahead, but Deputy Branch Manager Kang Jin did not.
‘… Tsk.’
Kang Jin, who clicked his tongue lightly, was facing a person the next day.
It wasn’t a private wedding.
He was the kind of person that would have made Geum Tae-seong extremely angry if he had known.
To be exact, they were characters.
Melon and Yeongwol stared blankly at the river in front of them.
Kang Jin spoke again.
“The Northern Branch Manager of Geumtaeseong is betraying the new religion and is attempting to collude with Cheonhaseong.”
As I said before, if Geum Tae-seong had seen this, he would have been extremely angry. This was a betrayal.
It’s just ridiculous to come to the leader and nag him before a day has even passed since you decided to do it together.
But if you think about it the other way around, this is the right thing to do.
Geum Tae-seong’s actions are almost like those of a crazy person, and at least Kang-jin isn’t that crazy yet.
Besides, this is an investment with an eye on the future.
Kang Jin said.
“Please make me the branch manager of the North. I will be loyal to you.”
Yeongwol frowned slightly at the sight, but it wasn’t Melon.
Just as Yeongwol was about to say something, Melon raised her hand and grabbed Yeongwol’s shoulder.
She shuts her mouth, Melon said.
“That’s interesting.”
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“… … .”
“What is your name?”
As soon as Melon’s words came out, Kang Jin fell flat on his face. He assumed a perfect posture of prostration and shouted in a loud voice.
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“Long live, long live, long live! I am Kang Jin, the one who will go to the river where comfort awaits me.”
How should I express this?
Should I say that politeness is ingrained in him, or should I say that flattery is ingrained in him?
Either way, Melon didn’t care.
“You want the position of branch manager in the North?”
“Yes. I am confident that I can live up to your expectations.”
What on earth is the source of that confidence?
“Let me ask you a few questions. Is that okay?”
“Of course. Ask me anything.”
“What do you think of the current situation in the North?”
“… … Not good.”
“Not good?”
“Yes. Branch Manager Geum Tae-seong and others may think that the current situation in the North is good, but that is not the case. Even in the North, there are only eight taverns and a little over twenty squads. And each squad only has three or four people at most.”
The word ‘squad’ here means ‘soldiers’.
It’s not like killers only receive commissions every day.
They become bodyguards who escort the upper class, and also become porters.
They form groups of like-minded people to move more efficiently and live more efficiently. They are roughly called squads.
Melon listened to Kangjin’s words quietly.
“Just before the leader began the execution ceremony in Cheonhasung, Geum Taesung moved faster than anyone else. He immediately cleared out the various factions in the north. As a result, many of the warriors in the north died. That is the current situation in the north. The north is currently dominated by the forces of the Red Martial Arts Clan, led by Geum Taesung.”
“You want me to sit as branch manager in a place like that?”
“yes.”
“I could have just persuaded Geum Tae-seong, but why did I have to make you sit down? It’s so inefficient.”
Kang Jin seemed to think for a moment at Melon’s words and then opened his mouth.
“… … If I may dare say so, I don’t think the cult leader will ever forgive Geum Tae-seong’s actions.”
“Why did you decide that?”
“You have already saved Geum Tae-seong’s life by making a ‘bet’. To be exact, you have saved his life twice before that, up until the day the first meeting was held, when Geum Tae-seong made a fuss at the entrance. No matter how generous the leader is, I personally believe that it would never happen a third time.”
Probably everyone. We can endure it once in a while. We’re human.
But after the second time, it becomes ambiguous. If there is something to gain for sure, I will tolerate it twice, but I will never tolerate it three times.
By the third time, discipline is in disarray and rules become scraps of paper.
Melon has never endured more than three times. The moment Kang Jin’s information becomes certain, Geum Tae Sung is already a dead man.
Even if Ryu Jin comes and protects Geum Tae-seong, Melon plans to kill Geum Tae-seong by any means necessary.
No, I plan to kill all those who betrayed the Cheonma Singyo.
I have long since decided to build a tower made of blood.
Melon poked its head out.
“Let me ask you again. What benefit will it bring to our Cheonma Sect if we appoint you as the branch manager of the northern region?”
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“… …The North will grow bigger.”
“It gets bigger?”
“yes.”
It was interesting.
“Didn’t you say that the situation is dominated by the Red Army? If Geum Tae-seong dies, there will be those who will follow him and die. If they’re all killed, the North will become even weaker than it is now.”
Kang Jin smiles.
“There are many talented people in Kunlun Mountain. There are also many talented people in the north.”
I listened quietly.
“The Red Guard is doing things very inefficiently. The members of the North are not those who prioritize ability, but rather those who prioritize delay. There is even a person who can’t count who is in charge of the upper ranks, so this is a mess. If you leave it to me, I will change the North. I will collect more funds, collect more elixirs, and train more talented people.”
Kang Jin, who said that, was a beginner master. It was not a low level, but it was a low level from the perspective of Melon, who was a few steps ahead of the transcendental level.
However, because it was at that level, it was possible to realize to some extent who had talent. Melon looked blankly at Kang Jin.
Kang Jin’s talent wasn’t one that would stop at the beginner level. It was a talent that could at least reach the level of Red Master, so why was it still at the beginner level?
I think it might be because they had an unfortunate childhood and were not provided with an environment in which to grow up.
Melon made up her mind.
He has already appointed Kang Jin as the branch manager of the northern region.
I just want to make sure.
“Should I provide military support?”
“yes.”
“How much do you need?”
“One Yongseongun patrolman is enough.”
I ended up laughing.
“Should I kill Geum Tae-seong?”
“yes.”
This is true. If what Kang Jin said is true, Geum Tae Sung must die by the ‘hand of Melon’. He must not die by the hand of others. It must be by the hand of Melon.
Melon said.
“Letting Yongseongun go will happen after we first find out the facts. Any objections?”
“doesn’t exist.”
“Go and see.”
Once again, Kang Jin fell flat on his face.
“Long live, long live, long live, the new religion is invincible, the devil’s religion is invincible, I will step aside.”
Kang Jin left his seat.
When only Yeongwol and Melon were left, Yeongwol asked.
“I didn’t know that Kang Jin, who was nicknamed ‘Talhonsasyeol’, could flatter people so well.”
There was no way Melon couldn’t sense the emotion in Yeongwol’s tone. Melon answered.
“Being good at flattery isn’t necessarily a bad thing.”
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“… …Reverend. Are you sure it’s okay?”
“what?”
“In my opinion, Kang Jin is a traitor. Wouldn’t keeping such a traitor by your side do more harm than good?”
Melon replied as if it was nothing.
“Rather, I like that kind of villainy.”
“… … Is that so?”
“There is no reason not to give someone who is confident in their abilities a chance to demonstrate their abilities. If they are incompetent, you can just throw them away, but if they prove it, you can use them. Is there any need to think about this too hard?”
Yeongwol is only 28 years old.
Although I didn’t live long in this world, I lived a very fulfilling life during that short period of time.
That’s when she realized.
“Because blindly believing in your own abilities only creates bigger problems.”
These words were not only for Kang Jin. They were also for Melon. Arrogance and courage are similar, but different.
Melon laughed again this time.
“Even if things go well and Kang Jin proves his abilities, he won’t cause any bigger problems. Even if he does, he’ll probably be quickly suppressed.”
Melon’s words were full of confidence. Yeongwol asked.
“Can I ask why?”
Melon didn’t answer and just looked at Yeongwol with a strange gaze.
Yeongwol took Melon’s gaze as a warning to ask a proper question and thought about it carefully.
Then a lightning bolt struck my head.
Melon mentioned the ‘Five Elders’ when he announced the launch of the Cheonmasingyo.
And the position was all undecided, and Yang Bul-hui became the first elder not long ago.
By any chance, could it be that the second elder is related to the ‘North’?
And isn’t it possible that they are going to entrust the entire administration of the North to that elder?
It is clear that Melon intends to make the Cheonmasingyo a greater force than the existing Cheonmasingyo.
So, what kind of person could possibly live up to Melon’s expectations?
How many people like that are there in this continent?
Just one person.
It comes out right away.
Yeongwol asked.
“Hancheon Bingje Yu Seol-ha, are you planning to welcome her as the second elder of the Cheonma Shingyo?”
Melon nodded.
The Eastern Continent is ruled by the Heavenly Star. However, there are some specific areas that even the Heavenly Star cannot exert control over, and one of them is the North Sea Ice Palace.
“… … Certainly, the northern part of the Hoecheon Church was actually only able to control about a fifth of the entire northern part. Even now, since Geum Tae-seong is carrying out a purge and his power has been reduced, his influence has also decreased. However, what if.”
If only.
“If the North Sea Ice Palace joins the Heavenly Demon Sect, the entire northern part of the Eastern Continent will fall within the Heavenly Demon Sect’s sphere of influence.”
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Yeongwol had no doubts.
We’ve already seen the power of melon.
Melon will do whatever she wants. Even though she is tied to the position of Yu Seol-ha and the godmother, in the end, everything is decided by power.
Melon cleared her throat.
It’s already been decided.
The second elder of the Cheonmasingyo will be Hancheonbingje Yoo Seol-ha.
I’ll make you an offer you can’t refuse, and if you do, you’ll have to turn it down.
At that time, I really plan to do it with force.
Melon no longer looks back.
Just look ahead.
“Would you like to go together?”
“Yes, Master.”
Melon and Yeongwol’s bodies disappeared.
The two people are headed to the Bukhae Ice Palace.
