◈ Episode 100. The Last Night
The leader’s lion entered the main gate of Unryonggak.
The warriors who had participated in the march, led by Ugasan, gathered together and paid their respects.
“The title of Gwangmu Daeju Jinmu Rip is promoted to Bukgakju and he is granted the Jahoyeongdan.”
“thank you.”
Jinmu-rip, who was smiling brightly, held a seal of the Buddha and a wooden coffin the size of his palm in his hands.
Next, all the later indexes who participated in the Army Name, Danryehwa, Yoo Daeha and Seo Janghaeng received awards one by one.
After participating in the mission, the later index members were given the ability to instantly increase their stats by ten years and an allowance of one hundred silver coins.
Yu Dae-ha and Dan Ryeo-hwa, who fought hard, were awarded 500 silver coins and 1,000 silver coins from the Soryongdan, and Yeong-guk-myeong and Dang-cheon, who fought and won against the Blood Wiseman, were awarded the Jangwoldan and 1,000 silver coins.
As the leader’s messenger returned, the later incumbents looked at each other with eyes of disbelief.
“Is this real?”
Jo Young-seong muttered to himself while looking at the coffin he was holding in his hand.
“Has your maidservant become senile?”
This award ceremony was so surprising that it was unprecedented.
Woogasan handed the envelope to Heukyeongdaeju Jiwolin and said.
“I plan to hold a banquet tonight. Take your men to the city of Chengdu to buy food and bring skilled chefs. I plan to invite the military personnel of the small and medium-sized fire departments as well, so there should be no shortage of food.”
Jiwol-in, who guessed what the banquet meant, nodded heavily.
“All right.”
Ugasan said to the later indexers.
“I will be holding a banquet this evening. It is open to everyone, so you may invite the elders of the Buddhist order. Dismiss.”
“yes.”
As the warriors dispersed, Jinmu-rip quietly moved to the back of the pavilion.
[What about Tang Moon-kyung and Tang Jung-ho?]
The shadows under the roof rippled and Seo Jin-hwan’s voice could be heard.
[I am locked up on the first floor of the brain prison.]
[It looks like they are trying to be more convenient.]
[yes.]
Depending on the severity of the crime, the Sachonmaeng are imprisoned in different areas, from the first floor of the brain prison to the third basement level.
It is difficult to understand that a prisoner sentenced to fifty years in prison would be imprisoned on the first floor of a building, not in a basement.
[If it’s the first floor, it wouldn’t be that difficult to escape.]
[Of course.]
Jinmu-rip, who had been thinking deeply, spoke softly.
[I wish I could escape prison the moment the banquet begins tonight.]
[It will be so.]
As soon as Seo Jin-hwan’s presence disappeared, Jin Mu-rip’s eyes lit up coldly.
‘Even if I go, I can’t just leave the guy who dared touch me behind.’
As Jin Mu-rip leaves Unryongak, secret eyes follow him.
It seemed that the leader Han Cheon-wol had personally taken action, as he was more secretive than the unmanned Bigak that had previously chased him.
Jinmu Rip headed to the State Council without paying any attention.
“I am Jin Mu-rip, the head of Unryonggak. I would like to meet Master Kang Yu-wol.”
Now, there was no one in Maeng, or even in Sacheon, who did not know Jinmu Rip.
The eloquent messenger came out to deliver the news.
“I will invite you inside.”
As soon as I entered the government office, the gaze of the guards disappeared as if washed away.
It seemed that he had no confidence in fooling even the eyes of the veteran government official.
Instead, the aged eyes around him follow Jinmu Rip.
Jinmu-rip glanced around and smiled faintly.
‘It seems that there are many old men who are dissatisfied with the blind.’
Although there were many cold stares, there were also quite a few friendly ones.
This incident had such a big impact that even within the Four Great Powers, discontent was expressed.
Soon the two arrived in front of Kang Yu-wol’s residence.
“I brought guests.”
“Come inside.”
Jin Mu-rip opened the door and went in, looked at Kang Yu-wol and Ha Jong-bo, and said.
“It seems like you two are always together.”
Kang Yu-wol smiled happily.
“What can old people do in the government office? Except for the occasional mission, it’s like a prison without bars.”
“I heard you became a supporting character. Congratulations.”
When Ha Jong-bo congratulated him by offering him a seat with his hand, Jin Mu-rip respectfully accepted the prize.
“Thanks to the help of you two.”
As Jin Mu-rip sat down, Kang Yu-wol poured him some tea and said.
“Come to think of it, this is your first time coming here. What brings you here?”
I looked around, feeling the gentle scent of tea and the energy of Jinmu-rip spreading out.
Ha Jong-bo said at Jin Mu-rip’s serious expression.
“It looks like you didn’t come here just to have a cup of tea.”
“You saw it. I would like to keep the story I’m about to tell you to the two of you for the time being.”
“for now?”
“Until tonight.”
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It is a word with a hidden meaning.
Jinmu Rip then opened his mouth.
“What do you two think about the future of the Sacheon martial arts world?”
“The future of Sacheon.”
The expressions of the two veterans darkened.
This is because in this incident, we have seen with our own eyes how big the gap is between the four major factions and the other factions.
“Why are you suddenly asking that?”
“Because a storm is coming that will destroy the castle of ideas.”
The two of them knew that the Sacheonmaeng was the tower of thought, and that the storm that would destroy it was the Blood Cult.
Especially, Kang Yu-wol, who had experienced the power of the Blood Cult firsthand, knew their danger better than anyone else.
“I feel strongly that a change is needed in this community.”
“There is no need for change in blindness.”
A question appeared on the faces of the two men.
“I didn’t know you would say something like that. What do you mean?”
“Can you strike down all the arrogant and insolent men in high positions and bring down the leader who is intoxicated with the sweetness of power?”
“… … .”
It is a dangerous statement that could easily be considered treason against the Maeng.
But Jinmu Rip’s words were blunt.
“If only the branches are rotten, you can just cut them down, but it is difficult to save a tree that has rotted all the way to the roots.”
Both of them know what Jinmu-rip means.
But it wasn’t a simple question that could be answered easily by opening one’s mouth.
“I am leaving the Sacheon Alliance tonight.”
The eyes of the workers and management opened wide.
“You’re leaving the alliance?”
“This won’t do. I plan to plant a strong tree to replace the rotten one.”
Jinmu Rip politely accepted the offer.
“Before I leave, I came to see you two to ask you to become the foundation for a new tree. If you are interested, please attend the banquet at Unryonggak tonight.”
Jinmu Rip went out without looking back.
If you choose a different path from them, there is no need to have any regrets.
After Jinmu-rip left, the heavy silence that had settled in the room did not seem to disappear for a while.
New trees to replace rotten ones.
This means that a different federation other than the Sacheon Alliance will be established in Sacheon Murim.
It wasn’t an easy decision to make.
“True man.”
Ha Jong-bo’s voice is full of complicated feelings.
Kang Yu-wol was no different, smiling awkwardly while washing her face.
“There’s still time until dinner, so let’s think about it calmly.”
* * *
The sky filled with dark clouds is gradually losing its light.
As the reddish glow over Seosan completely disappeared, a thick darkness fell over Sacheonmaeng.
In front of the Oksa Temple, where torches illuminate the surroundings brightly.
The two guards standing at the entrance looked up at the sky and said.
“It doesn’t look like it’s going to snow… … It looks like it’s going to rain heavily.”
“I wish it would just pour down. It’s so creepy that I feel like a ghost might come out.”
“You too?”
Then, a sudden gust of wind blew and the torches that had been illuminating the surrounding area were blown out.
In the darkness where it is difficult to see even an inch ahead.
“The wind is really strong today. I wish we could change shifts and have a drink.”
“I… … . No. It looks like it’s already shift change time.”
They say even ghosts come when you call them, and a blurry shadow appeared in front of me.
The man said, throwing the keys at me.
“You guys light the fire.”
“Good job.”
As the guards who had changed positions stood guard at the entrance, the two men who had finished their shift disappeared into the darkness.
[Don’t start.]
[yes.]
Seo Jin-hwan quietly entered the prison with his subordinates.
Finding the two people wasn’t difficult.
Because in the empty first floor of the building, there were only them.
In a corner room, through the iron bars, you can see Dang Moon-kyung and Dang Jung-ho in chains.
“Your Majesty.”
“Who are you?”
“I have come under the command of the lord.”
A smile appeared on Dang Jung-ho’s face, and a question appeared on Dang Moon-kyung’s face.
“Your Majesty?”
Seo Jin-hwan unlocked the door and opened it.
“Yes. You two have now moved your rooms to the third basement floor.”
Only then did Tang Mun-gyeong guess Han Cheon-wol’s intentions.
The third basement floor is a place where no one can enter.
No one will come looking for them while they are imprisoned there.
The two people who followed Seo Jin-hwan entered deep darkness.
“Where are you going?”
“There is a safe house prepared by the leader. He has told us to bring him there.”
“First, let me tell you my background.”
“That’s impossible.”
“what?”
The moment Tang Moon-kyung’s expression hardened, the Eunmu-dae-won who was following behind quickly took pictures of the two people’s blood and blood spots.
The wide-open eyes of the Tang Dynasty Emperor shook violently.
‘Ah, it was a trap!’
Seo Jin-hwan took off his mask and his eyes shone coldly.
“Did you think you could touch him and get away with it?”
* * *
While the silver stage was secretly moving the two people, a full-scale banquet was beginning at Unryonggak.
The later leaders of Unryonggak and the warriors of the Jungsobangpa sat in front of a table full of delicacies from the mountains and seas, and the musicians’ performance echoed throughout the large hall, adding to the excitement of the banquet.
In one corner of the banquet hall, representatives of small and medium-sized fire departments, including Woogasan, gathered and sat.
“I don’t understand the intentions of the leader. Why are you promoting all the clansmen to the ranks of lords?”
“They say they will treat us and the Four Great Factions as equals, but for some reason I don’t believe it.”
“You were just promoted to a higher position in the party, but your job hasn’t changed, right? We’ll have to wait and see a little longer.”
Managing the stables, managing the herding area.
Their responsibilities were nothing more than menial tasks, from inspecting food supplies to managing weapons and clothing.
Woogasan silently brought the glass to his lips.
‘Will the labor and management of the State Council really move?’
I wasn’t sure.
Even though he was a fair and just man, he was originally from the Four Great Factions.
But if they come, it will give those who are willing a reason to move.
Jinmu Rip planned to reconstruct the Sacheon martial arts world by discarding the rotten parts and taking only the clean parts.
A single ray of sound penetrated Jinmu-rip’s ears as he walked around pouring drinks.
[Dang Moon-kyung and Dang Jung-ho were moved to An-ga.]
It was Eun Su-ryeon’s voice.
Jinmu-rip nodded slightly and followed Danryehwa’s gaze to the closed door.
“You came.”
“Yes. It’s definitely two people.”
Then the door opened and Kang Yu-wol and Ha Jong-bo came in.
Jin Mu-rip stood up from his seat and asked while everyone’s heads turned simultaneously.
“Have you made a decision?”
A question of unknown English is met with questioning looks.
The two men opened their mouths, trying hard to hide their heavy hearts.
“Before that, I want to ask you one thing.”
“Please speak.”
“Are you confident that you can protect Sacheon from the Blood Cult?”
If a new tree will break before it can take root, it is better to hold on to a rotten tree and brace yourself against the storm.
Jinmu Lip said confidently.
“I can’t say that there will be no bloodshed, but I will definitely protect you.”
The two men exchanged glances and nodded.
“Good. I’ll try to live up to your ideals. But you’ll have to come up with the excuses.”
This is an excuse to leave the government and the Sichuan Alliance.
“Why don’t you just put everything down and say you’re willing to go into martial arts?”
Ha Jong-bo smiled brightly.
“That’s a good excuse. If you think about it, it’s not wrong.”
“Then I will take it that you accept.”
The moment he finished speaking, Jinmu-rip’s head turned to the ceiling on the right, and the unmanned figure, as hard as a rock, fell under the main beam.
Kwajik!
The legs break and food splatters everywhere.
Eun Soo-ryun received the signal and subdued the watcher and dropped him.
“What kind of guy is this!”
The surprised drones jumped up and placed their hands on their weapons.
The eyes of the man in black, who had been marked with a blood clot, opened wide as if they were going to tear apart.
‘how?’
It is hard to believe that this is reality because it is a secret technique that even the leader cannot detect outside of this field.
‘Thank you, Hancheonwol. You even gave me an excuse to leave.’
Jinmu-rip, hiding his smile, jumped up onto the table.
“This is a messenger sent by the leader.”
It doesn’t matter whether the assassin is really targeting you or not.
Because the word ‘killer’ was more effective in stimulating their emotions than the word ‘watcher’.
“Oh, let’s buy it!”
The embarrassment spreads like waves.
“Just as Tangmunkyung did, just as what happened now.”
Jinmu Lip continued to say:
“As long as I remain here, things like this will continue to happen. If this continues, there will come a day when a sharp knife will be put to my throat. I feel sorry for you, but I have no choice but to leave.”
The reviewers who had been watching the entire process couldn’t bring themselves to stop it.
Because you can’t stay under the same roof as someone who is trying to strangle you.
Woogasan said to the embarrassed fire brigade leaders as if he was sorry.
“On the surface, we may pretend to be different and fair, but the reality is as you can see. We cannot lose the little prince like this. We, Madorim, will leave the Sacheon Alliance as of this moment.”
The lively music that had been playing until just a moment ago has disappeared as if washed away, and a gloomy atmosphere fills Daejeon.
The moment Jinmu-rip took a step forward, someone carefully opened his mouth.
“I wonder why the old people came here… … .”
Kang Yu-wol nodded.
“The Sacheon martial arts world must change. The two of us will be together with that friend.”
“You’re coming with me? Are you saying you’re going to Madorim?”
The two old men turned their gazes toward Jinmu Rip.
When everyone’s eyes were focused on him, Jinmu-rip looked around with a solemn look in his eyes.
“I intend to create a new alliance that will coexist with everyone, to replace the rotten Sichuan Alliance.”
The moment Jin Mu-rip finished speaking, he turned around and left the hall.
As one by one they followed him, Army Commander Lee said to his subordinates as if he was sorry.
“I’m sorry I didn’t tell you in advance. I also think that this can’t go on. See you later.”
After finishing the military order to meet at a later date, Jinmu Rip and his party left the banquet hall.
In the heavy silence, as a strong wind blew in through the wide open door, someone spoke softly.
“A federation to replace the Sacheon Alliance.”
“A federation that coexists with everyone.”
The shocking words Jinmu-rip left behind lingered in my ears for a while.
Jo Young-seong sat down with a thud and muttered while holding a glass in his hand.
“Should I also go into the martial arts world like the old masters?”
