◈ Episode 10. I Persuaded Her Politely
The leaders of Madorim were hastily summoned.
Dongbukgwanju Guanchogeol, who arrived at the headquarters a little late, headed towards Cheongmujeon with hurried steps.
‘What on earth is going on?’
Nine times out of ten, I was certain that the little prince had done something.
Because the last report he heard was that Jinmu Rip had entered Cheonggyeongnu with a ronin and Yu Dae-ha.
“The girl who is the chief of the government!”
The guard stopped walking at the sound of a voice coming from behind.
“Your Majesty the Magician.”
An old man with a small build and long, gray eyebrows, Jo Yang-heul, the Hwanma-gakju, approached him hurriedly and asked.
“What on earth is this sudden summons?”
Guan Cho-geol hesitated, unable to answer.
‘I have nothing to say about this.’
Because he could only guess and didn’t know anything himself.
Jo Yang-heul narrowed his eyebrows and asked again.
“Did the little prince have an accident?”
“I don’t know anything right now either. You should go for now.”
The two entered the Cheongmujeon with hurried steps and stood up, paying respect to Rimju Chomu-gang.
Cho Moo-gang looked around the room and opened his mouth.
“Everyone is gathered.”
An unannounced emergency call-up. Amidst the strange tension in the Cheongmujeon, Ma Yeong-gakju Yeom Cheon-gun asked.
“I heard that the chiefs of the Supreme Prosecutors’ Office have gone missing. Did you call them for that?”
Cho Moo-gang shook his head.
“no.”
At that moment, the voice of the messenger was heard outside.
“Your Majesty, the leaders of the Northwest Road request to see you.”
If it’s the northwest road, it must be Jinmu-rip’s work.
As everyone’s expressions hardened, Cho Moo-gang spoke as if he had guessed what was going on.
“Take me inside.”
“yes.”
After a while, the door opened and four leaders, led by the Seokgajangju Seokgeumjong, came in.
Hwanma-gakju Jo Yang-heul frowned at the sight of them walking very slowly.
‘What are you trying to achieve by taking so long?’
This is because they don’t know that they have been hit by a dragon and have difficulty walking properly.
Seok Geum-jong, who had arrived at the center, took the lottery ticket as slowly as his steps.
“Meet the Lord Madorim.”
Everyone’s minds became complicated again due to the unexpectedly polite tone and manners.
Cho Moo-gang said.
“I didn’t expect to meet you here.”
“We never thought this day would come.”
“What brings you here?”
Seokgeumjong’s subsequent words gave everyone a huge shock.
“We, the breakwaters of the northwest, would like to join hands with Madorim from today. Please allow us to do so.”
As soon as those words were finished, the four leaders opened their mouths.
“Please allow me.”
The leaders’ mouths fell open.
The astonished Hwanma-gakju Jo Yang-heul jumped up from his seat.
“Now, are you here to joke around?”
The majority of people had similar thoughts to Jo Yang-heul.
This is because I didn’t understand why he chose Madorim over the thick rope called Daegeommun.
The answer came from outside the door.
“Are you kidding me? Are you going to do that to the people who came with difficulty?”
Everyone’s heads turned reflexively.
Jin Mu-rip, who received all their attention, smiled and bowed.
“I meet the Lord Rim.”
“Come in. I was going to call you anyway. Can you explain what happened?”
Jinmu Rip stopped in front of the leaders.
“We politely persuaded them about the benefits we could gain by joining hands and the future we could show them.”
The leaders almost swore.
If that were polite persuasion, bandits, pirates, and thieves would be Buddha.
Seok Geum-jong, who had been beaten up so many times for the absurd reason that he reminded him of his grandfather, could barely suppress the urge to show off his diseased body.
Of course, no one believed Jinmu-rip’s words at face value, but since he himself said so, we couldn’t ask him any further.
Cho Moo-gang looked at me with pleased eyes and said.
“You’ve had a hard time.”
“No. They promised to pay a percentage of their profits in exchange for keeping their businesses open and to actively cooperate with our events.”
Cho Moo-gang asked Seok Geum-jong.
“Is what Moo-rip said true?”
“There is no mistake.”
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Once again confirming their will, the leaders looked at Jinmu-rip with eyes that seemed to be about to burst.
‘What kind of trick did you use?’
‘Did you learn some kind of magic without us knowing?’
It was even more surprising because they had been ignoring Jinmu-rip, knowingly or unknowingly, because of the wiretapping incident.
Jinmu Rip responded to the negative views directed at him with results.
The eyes of Ugasan Mountain in Oerimwonju shone like stars.
‘My eyes were not deceived!’
Dongbukgwanju Guanchogeol was thinking of Jinmurip that day.
Jinmu Rip was turning his thoughts into results just like the words he spoke.
‘Is this the wind of change?’
A faint smile spread across his lips.
***
The Madorim’s gunpowder began to stir.
It is because of the rumor that a man named Sogongja, who was beaten by a wire thief and returned to be laughed at, is in control of the northwest road.
At first, the warriors dismissed it as a rumor, but they couldn’t help but be surprised when their superiors personally confirmed the rumor.
‘How on earth?’
Everyone thought the same thing.
Yu Dae-ha, who stopped by the gun shop to collect Jinmu-rip’s clothes, could personally feel the change in public opinion.
‘It is the job of those above to show through actions and move hearts.’
He remembered Jinmu-rip’s words, smiled and shook his head.
“He is truly an amazing person.”
I don’t intend to blame them for changing their gaze in an instant.
Because he himself had thought the same thing as them, even if only for a moment.
Now is the time to solve the tasks given to you.
Madorim’s carnivorous nature will not allow him to stay by his side for long.
As Yu Dae-ha was coming out to pack his clothes, the messenger from Anrimwon appeared in front of him.
“Lord Rim, look for me.”
We arrived at the glasses store where the Rim Ju family, who had been following the messenger, were staying.
Rimju Chomu River, Oerimwonju Ugasan, Naerimwonju Sanghogun, and even Taesangrimju, who were rarely seen, were waiting for Yudaeha.
The securing of the northwest route was such a surprising result that it even caused Chopyeongcheon, who had withdrawn from the front lines, to move.
After seeing their faces, Yudae was startled and politely took the lottery ticket.
“I am a Jew.”
“Sit down.”
As soon as Judae Ha sat down, questions poured in.
“How on earth did you recruit them?”
“They have been following the Grand Inspectorate for a long time. How did the Duke change their minds?”
“Don’t hesitate and speak quickly.”
Yudae hesitated for a moment at the successive questions from Ugasan and Sanghogun.
Because I was worried about whether I could say it without the permission of the prince.
Taesangrimju Chopyeongcheon raised his hand to stop the Wonjus from urging him.
“With people. Shouldn’t you give them time to think? Wait.”
Everyone kept their mouths shut at Chopyeongcheon’s words, but the gazes pouring down in the silence were even more burdensome.
“The little prince······.”
After a brief moment of deliberation, he seemed to have made up his mind.
“I tried to persuade them politely.”
***
As the Northwest Road entered the Madorim Mountains, the map of Chongqing changed.
If you look at the fact that Madorim is located in the north forest of Junggyeong and Daegeommun is located in the south forest, Junggyeong is divided exactly into north and south.
But the grand gate didn’t move right away.
Because they couldn’t rashly wage war until they found the missing branch manager and identified the villain.
The morning air permeating the northwest road has changed.
It was partly because those who had suffered due to the death of Muhwabangju Chugwangdo were freed, but the fundamental cause was that the masters of the streets had changed to Madorim.
The leaders of each faction gathered in the annex of Cheongha Guesthouse in a chaotic atmosphere.
Jinmu Rip asked Yuk Mu Bong.
“Did you clean up the mess hall well?”
“Yes. I knelt down obediently after beating and killing that bastard named Bu Bang-ju.”
“What will happen to the wire cage when you die?”
Yuk Mu-bong’s eyes shook violently at the eerie question.
“Why are you suddenly saying that······.”
Jinmu-rip said with a grin.
“Wouldn’t it be a bit sad if the person you served died and your subordinates didn’t have even a shred of desire for revenge?”
The experienced Seokgajangju Seokgeumjong understood Jinmurip’s meaning.
“He’s telling me not to treat my subordinates like dead Chugwangdo.”
Only then did Yuk Mu-bong’s stiff expression loosen up.
“Oh, don’t worry, I’m different from Chugwangdo.”
Jinmu-rip nodded.
“That’s right. That’s why I chose the iron room instead of the muhwa room. Then, let’s start the meeting. How are the movements of the grand prosecutor’s office?”
The Shakyamuni Buddha said:
“It seems that he has left the business in Chongqing to the ronin and is focusing his efforts on solving missing person cases.”
“Is the south of Chongqing empty?”
“It is difficult to say that the Ronin of Chungkyung are empty, as they are in fact a secret organization of the Grand Inspectorate. In particular, the Ronin’s Shu Bong’s tacit approval is very high.”
Socheonmunju Jo Sam-bang said.
“But they won’t move unless you provoke them first. The fact that five branch managers disappeared at the same time cannot be overlooked. There may be a bigger enemy behind it.”
Then, Do Young-gang, the leader of the Childomun clan, spoke cautiously.
“It’s a good thing for us, but it’s also strange because it’s so quiet.”
Jinmu-rip asked.
“It’s not scary?”
Do Young-kang averted his gaze as if he had been hit on the nail on the head.
“It’s not necessarily like that······.”
“If you’re afraid of people just walking around on the street with their shoulders hunched over, how can you go outside?”
Jung Wook, the Chief Inspector General of the Central Intelligence Agency, was worried that Jin Mu-rip was taking the Grand Inspectorate too lightly.
“Your Majesty. The number of unmanned personnel at the Great Checkpoint alone is two thousand. In comparison, the number of unmanned personnel here, including those of Madorim and ours, is insufficient. If you wish to pass through the Great Checkpoint, you will need to approach with caution.”
“I am rather worried that you are too afraid of the name of the Great Sword. If the outcome of the war were determined by numbers, Hwaryeong would never have won the Great War.”
“The reason Hwaryeong, who was at a disadvantage in all situations, was able to win was because he had an unparalleled master named Danso-ryong.”
“We also have an unrivaled expert, right?”
The first person that came to the heads of the clans was the Supreme Lord of Madorim, Chopyeongcheon.
If the martial arts that were once considered the best in the Four Heavenly Kingdoms are still intact, then he will not be pushed aside by Jongbiung, the Sachon Singeom (Divine Sword of the Four Heavenly Kingdoms).
Seokgeumjong asked.
“Has the Supreme Lord decided to step forward himself?”
“Other than him.”
“Then who else······. Are you talking about Yongsohyeop?”
Jinmu-rip pounded his chest as if he was frustrated.
“Not Yongchu, but me! Are you saying you don’t recognize the peerless master who is right in front of you?”
“······.”
If Jin Mu-rip, who was beaten up by the Iron Man, is a peerless master, then there is no one in the world who is not a master.
The reason the chieftains follow Jinmu Rip is not because of his martial arts skills, but because of his poisonous nature and unpredictable mentality.
However, Yuk Mu-bong, who knew Jin Mu-rip, had different thoughts.
The look in Jinmu-rip’s eyes that I saw that day was the fear I had experienced for the first time in my life.
‘If the little prince is like that, then it might really be true······.’
As Yukdu-bong gulped, Jinmu-rip smiled broadly and said.
“I was joking because I thought you were too stiff. Anyway, I’m always cautious, so don’t be too scared.”
Jinmu Lip took out a map of Chongqing from the table.
“After looking around a bit, I noticed that Cheonggyeongru is the highest building in Seobuk-ro. Starting today, the masters of each faction will be standing guard on the top floor.”
Seokgeumjong noticed Jinmurip’s intentions.
“It’s to prepare for a surprise attack.”
They are trying to keep their promise to protect themselves from the threat of the Supreme Prosecutor’s Office.
“yes.”
“Although Cheonggyeongru is tall, it is difficult to know the situation of each faction because it is obscured by buildings in between.”
“If you fire a fire arrow, you can see the distance. From today, I will have Yongchu stay at Cheonggyeongnu. He also needs to sleep, so I will have to post a separate guard, but I will prevent him from shooting.”
Everyone nodded with serious looks.
Jinmu-rip drew four lines from Cheonggyeongru to Cheolsabang, Socheonmun, Seokgajang, and Junggyeongmu-gwan.
“Always keep three sentries. In case of an emergency, one will come to inform me, and one will run to the Northeastern Command. Since that is connected to the headquarters and the Western Command, we will be able to request support quickly.”
Everyone’s eyes and ears were focused on Jinmu-rip’s more cautious attitude than ever.
“If Hwajeon rises, Yongchu will immediately come to support. If two of them rise at the same time, I will send Yongchu and someone stronger than him. There will be no chance of three rising at the same time. In that case, I will strike all five places at once.”
Socheonmunju Jo Sam-bang asked cautiously.
“What if······five fire arrows rise?”
“You can hide, you can run away. Just hold on for half an hour, no matter what.”
“Are you half-sijin?”
Jinmu-rip’s eyes shone coldly.
“I will burn down the main gate with the troops missing and go rescue them.”
