Episode 481
『Perhaps a suitable person may refer to a person who has inherited the blood of the first religious leader.』
The hypothesis written in the book Reporter Cheon left behind flashed through my mind.
I had some expectations.
I might be a descendant of the first Heavenly Demon.
My mind became complicated.
I didn’t know how to accept this fact.
“Isn’t it a contradiction? Lord Su is saying that he has come here to meet someone who has a grudge against him. “Without even a single safety device in place.”
“yes.”
“You said you know that I was a disciple of the Demonic Cult in my past life. “Then you know what I think about that.”
“From your point of view, I guess I’m someone you can’t trust.”
“For me, I don’t understand what kind of confidence gave Master Xiao to appear before me. “What if they didn’t listen to my story and tried to kill me without answering any questions?”
“Anyway, I have no other options.”
“What does it mean.”
“I may have occupied the position of leader of a small cult, but in reality, I am merely an ornament within the demonic cult.”
“······?”
“The Demon Cultist of the time had four disciples. Lord Cheonak, Lord of Reverse Death, Lord of Iron Blood Demon, and me. In your past life, there must have been five of you, including you. But have you ever thought about that?”
Sosalma looked down and made direct eye contact with me.
It was a serious face that was clearly different from before.
“If you win the succession competition at the end of a bloody fight and take the position of leader of a small religion. Will I really be able to reach the glorious day of becoming a religious leader?”
“······!”
“If you have dealt with it in person, you would know well. The current religious leader is a monster among monsters whose rivals are difficult to find even throughout the history of martial arts. “Is it true that his longevity, which went beyond getting rid of a demon and reaching the point where he returned to anti-Roh, is shorter than mine?”
I shook my head inwardly.
In the present era, no one has reached the same level as the Demon Cult Lord.
Of course, if you look into the history of martial arts, there are beings other than the standard, such as Bodhidharma Master and Jang Sambong, but they were recorded beings shrouded in mystery.
It could never be an objective comparison.
‘So no one can be sure. How long will Lord Ma enjoy his life? Will he become senile after passing his senior year?’
Not only the Sosalma Army, but all the disciples of the Demonic Cult Master must have had similar thoughts at least once.
The reality of having to compete fiercely with the death penalty did not give us time to think deeply.
In his previous life, Nana Yeoksalgun tried hard to ignore that fact, and Cheonakgun honestly trained himself to one day surpass the cult leader.
In the case of Sosalmagun, he seemed to have found his own path that was different from other executioners.
“I can assure you. I am merely a substitute in case something goes wrong with the religious leader. “I already realized that fact a long time ago.”
“······.”
“That’s why, instead of focusing on martial arts, I put more effort into creating a force to support me. “Because I thought there was no answer if I walked the same path as Cheonak-gun.”
“The introduction is too long. “What on earth do you want to say?”
“The efforts I have made so far have now borne some fruit. “Except for the Heavenly Demon Palace, it can be said that there is no group within the headquarters that is not under my influence.”
“no way······.”
“I will become the blade that will pierce the cult leader’s heart. “Would you like to join hands with me?”
There was strength in the hand I was holding.
Although it was unlikely, the Sosalma army had a plan to take advantage of the chaotic situation and usurp Gyojuwi.
“It is the law of the Demonic Cult to teach the person who has been appointed as the leader of the Small Cult a proper Heavenly Demon Heart Gong, not a half-made one. But even though it’s been a while since Prince Cheonak died, I have never learned anything from the sect leader. Do you understand what this means?”
“Hmm.”
“I am the tail of an Imoogi preparing for ascension, no, it is not right to call it the tail. I don’t want to live as a waste that will be thrown away when its usefulness is over. “It would be better to be the head of a snake crawling on the ground.”
“Apostasy. “I don’t think these words would come out of the mouth of someone else, but a leader.”
“Don’t they say that if it succeeds, it’s a revolution, and if it fails, it’s a rebellion? “It remains to be seen whether he will become an apostate or a great man who has set the standard for the Demonic Cult.”
“Is there any chance of success?”
“There is. “If only you would hold my hand.”
Sosalma-kun’s eyes narrowed.
It seemed like they finally thought they were interested.
“I’m not the only one who is disappointed by the religious leader. One of the Eight Great Demon Army, who heard from me how the Demon Cult army came to advance to Hubei, promised to cooperate. Although the conditions were different.”
“Do those conditions include me?”
“You’re quick to notice.”
My head was pounding from taking in so much information at once.
I let out a long breath and leaned back against the backrest.
“The birth of a new demonic cult is far from my wish.”
“I guess so. “The outcome you truly want is for the Demonic Cult to collapse.”
“And no matter how much sweet talk you try, I cannot believe what you say.”
“But I don’t think there will be any temptation.”
“······.”
“Like I said, I came here even though I knew I was dead. You’re gambling with your life. “The hilt of the sword is in your hand.”
I simply couldn’t make a decision.
Especially since it is the time before the final battle.
Thanks to Zhuge Hye’s strategy, a structure that was quite advantageous to the martial faction was created.
However, it was not possible to guarantee a sure victory.
As long as there is a large variable called the Demon Cultist, the owner of transcendent inaction, the advantages and disadvantages can be overturned at any time.
‘It’s definitely an attractive proposition.’
If you accepted the Sosalma army’s offer, your chances of winning the war would greatly increase.
The problem was how much we could trust him who had a thousand-year-old fox inside him.
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“If you decide there is no reason to accept the offer, don’t hesitate and take your breath away. “I hope they let us go without suffering with humane morals.”
Sosalma-kun waits for an answer with a tense expression.
After thinking about it for a long time, I made a decision and shook my head.
“I will decline the offer.”
A bitter smile appeared on Sosalma-kun’s lips.
He sighed and muttered, “The ground is falling.”
“Right. “Has my gamble failed?”
For a while, I just stared at him with his shoulders slumped as if he had given up on everything.
I tapped the table loudly with my index finger to wake him up.
“Don’t be too discouraged. “I don’t mean to kill you.”
“······?”
No matter how much I thought about it, joining hands with Sosalma was something I couldn’t do.
I couldn’t make the same mistake again in this life after being hurt so badly in my past life.
Personal resentment was not resolved either.
However, it was clear that the value of Sosalma Army was high.
The benefits of keeping him alive could not be ignored.
‘Just delaying revenge for a moment can greatly benefit the war. ‘It can save countless people’s lives.’
Just the safe return of Sosalma to the school would have ignited the flames of internal strife.
From a national perspective, it was the right decision to let him go here.
“Take your men and go back.”
“Didn’t you say you would decline the offer?”
“yes. “No matter what, isn’t it too great a risk to take to cooperate with the demonic cult, and even with someone as small as a small cult leader?”
“You’re still going to save me? why?”
“Next time you encounter one, you had better not expect any mercy then. “Do you plan to kill me without mercy?”
“······indeed. Does this mean that you will not take risks but will take advantage of the benefits? “You were a much scarier person than I thought.”
“I will take it as a compliment.”
From then on, there would be no contact or exchange between Sosalma and me.
Sosalma-kun plays his role in Sosalma-kun’s position, and I play my own role in my own position.
‘If it were me in the past, I would have prioritized personal revenge over the national perspective.’
As I formed a faction and there were more people to take care of, my inclinations also changed.
I don’t want to admit it, but the path I have taken in this life has been greatly influenced by Sosalmagun.
“······.”
I got up from my seat, approached Sosalma and released the apothecary.
Sosalma, who had a bewildered expression on his face, groaned and stretched his body, and the rope binding his limbs suddenly broke.
“I believe it.”
“What do you mean?”
“The eight great demons who decided to join together. “I think you can convince me.”
“Don’t worry. “It’s not like roasting and boiling an innocent old man.”
Sosalma grinned.
He said that if he succeeds in recruiting me, he can have one of the eight great demon armies on his side.
In conclusion, I did not join hands with the Minor Demon Army, but if he returned safely, the relevant Eight Great Demon Army would think this way.
The gamble was successful.
Sending Sosalma back alive was a proof.
“Now that I’m asking, can you tell me who you recruited?”
“There’s no way you can tell me. “Even if I tell you, they won’t believe you.”
“Well, that’s true too.”
I withdrew my energy and went outside the barracks.
Seo Ho-seon and Seo Gun-ak, who were waiting outside, looked surprised.
The look in his eyes as if asking why he released Sosalma-kun from his restraints.
Instead of answering, I gave instructions to Seo Ho-seon in full voice.
-Bring the goblin and his minions.
-yes?
-I will not accept any counter-questions.
-······All right.
Seo Ho-seon disappeared as if he was melting into the darkness.
Sosalma-gun, who watched the scene, spoke with admiration.
“You have great skills. “I’m so jealous of it.”
“Is that so?”
I cleared my throat and covered my mouth with my hand.
I almost burst out laughing.
In my heart, I wanted to say this.
That great talent was their subordinate in his previous life.
“······?”
Seogunak, who was left alone, looked at me and Sosalmagun in turn with an expression that he could not understand.
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