◈ Episode 19. Gwangryongdae (Light Dragon Squad)
“What is this?”
Jinmu-rip’s expression was gloomy.
Immediately after Guan Cho-geol returned, he followed Uga-san, who had come to find him, and found that there were about 50 warriors lined up in formation.
Among those standing there, a familiar face appeared.
“What are you guys doing there?”
“I thought that old man called you?”
Woogasan’s expression suddenly distorted at Yongchu’s words, who had his eyes wide open.
Yoo Dae-ha quickly covered Yong-chu’s mouth and smiled awkwardly while looking around.
“Haha. I came because the Lord of Oerim called me.”
“Ahem.”
Woogasan, who had cleared his throat, unfolded the letter of appointment with Chomu Kang’s official seal on it.
“I hereby appoint Prince Jinmu Rip as the leader of the Gwangryongdae (光龍隊) from this time on. The Gwangryongdae is an independent unit without any affiliated temples, and from now on, it will only carry out Rimju’s orders.”
As Jinmu-rip stood there blankly, Wooga-san, who had been observing the people, sent a message.
[Your Majesty. This is the appointment letter from Lord Rim. There are many eyes watching, so please at least pretend to be polite.]
Jin Mu-rip, who noticed the gazes pouring in from the corner of his eye, had no choice but to bow.
“I obey your orders.”
Woogasan handed over the seal of Daeju with a satisfied expression.
“Please use it when submitting reports and sending letters during missions.”
The small seal, the size of two thumbnails, had a yellow dragon engraved on it, just like the unit’s name.
Woogasan’s gaze turned to Jinmurip’s waist.
A silver sword with a yellow dragon engraved on it was discovered.
“Gwangryongdae, I think I know why Rimju entrusted Gwangryongdae to the little prince.”
“What does that mean?”
“Gwangryongdae is the unit that the little prince’s mother belonged to in the past.”
Woogasan showed a faint smile, handed over the letter of appointment, and turned around.
‘The little prince wishes to be loved by everyone like him.’
At the age of just sixteen, she defeated the Three Evils of Gyeongsan and was recognized for her outstanding martial arts skills, and was appointed as the commander of the Gwangryongdae unit led by her brother.
The leader of the Gwangryongdaeju, Chohyung Gangdo, and the leader of the Budaiju, Choirindo, were all proud and beloved warriors of Madorim.
‘Both of you have faces that I can’t see now. What must have been so urgent that you had to leave so quickly?’
Woogasan, who was momentarily overcome with emotion as he reminisced about the past, turned around and wiped his eyes with his sleeve.
“The Gwangryongdae’s lodgings are prepared at Gwangpyeongjang (光平帳), southwest of the headquarters. I will go now.”
As Woogasan left after saying his last words, Jinmurip looked back at the subordinates who would be with him.
“Isn’t that a face I’ve hardly ever seen before?”
Judaeha said.
“These are all from the Supreme Prosecutor’s Office and served as chiefs and squad leaders there.”
“huh?”
Jinmu-rip, his eyes wide open, looked at their faces again.
As Judae said, they were all people with extraordinary prayers.
‘I think I know why you sent them to me.’
These are the people who expressed their intention to surrender while in captivity.
If such people were to stand in the same position as the great lords of Madorim, there would be some who would feel dissatisfied.
Cho Moo-gang believed that the only person who could completely collect them and make them part of Madorim’s family was Jin Moo-rip.
Jinmu-rip smiled brightly after confirming their faces.
“Please take good care of me, kids.”
The faces of the unmanned people suddenly distorted at the sudden swearing.
***
Gwangpyeong Market, which had been empty for a long time due to the dismantling of Gwangryongdae, was in urgent need of cleaning and repair work.
The first task given by Daeju Jinmu-rip was to clear out the new nest.
They were busy going in and out, carrying rags and buckets of water with the hands that held their swords and swords.
Jinmu-rip, who was watching from one side of the yard, said.
“Surprisingly, you accept it so readily.”
Yudae Ha, who was standing nearby, said.
“Even if you have complaints, you will have no choice. Since you have surrendered, you must prove your worth.”
“It’s better than those guys who just show off their pride.”
As Judae said, what was built at the Great Checkpoint will not work here.
Of course, some of the people who had high reputations in Chongqing were promoted to the newly organized footnote positions, but those who came from the strike force were different.
In a situation where most of them have been absorbed into Madorim’s organization, it is fortunate that they have come to a position where they can be less concerned about what others think.
Judaea’s hand pointed to one side.
“The man carrying the water bucket over there is the master of the quick sword, Poongyeon.”
“You look quite old.”
“Despite his appearance, he is young. The plump man behind him is Han Kyung, and he is famous for his skill in using the Tao. Both of them were majors in the Grand Inspectorate.”
The explanation continued.
The large man who was good at wielding a spear was named Jucho, the small man who carried a bow on his back was named Huyeong, and the man with a bald head and a staff was named Jeonyu.
They were all young, in their early to mid thirties, but they were skilled enough to be ranked in the top ten at the Supreme Prosecutor’s Office.
When Jin Mu-rip, who had ordered a rest, left the room, the warriors sat down everywhere to rest.
“What kind of person is Daeju?”
“I heard that the plans for this war all came from his head.”
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“······.”
The person who destroyed their own temple.
The people of Muin felt a bit uneasy because such a person suddenly became their superior.
Poongyeon threw down the rag and leaned against the wall.
“I don’t know how long it’s been since I last held a mop.”
The wrinkles on my forehead felt particularly deep today.
Huyoung collapsed down next to him.
“There’s no need to blame others. It’s because we’re incompetent that the Supreme Prosecutor’s Office failed.”
“Why is it our fault? I fought hard.”
“Who was kidding? I fought harder than you.”
“Where did that nonsense come from?”
“That crazy guy.”
The moment Huyoung turned her head after cursing as usual, a sudden thud was heard and stars appeared before her eyes.
“What kind of kid is that!”
Huyoung, who suddenly got up and turned her head, flinched when she saw Yongchu glaring.
Huyeong, who attacked the iron fence, knows very well how ignorant Yongchu is.
“Why, why are you doing that?”
Yongchu suddenly became angry.
“Don’t you know that a father and a son have kin?”
Huyoung touched the back of her neck with a bewildered look on her face.
“suddenly?”
“Why are you swearing at someone who is old enough to be your father?”
Yudae, who had been watching something, grabbed his forehead.
‘There must be a order between the old and the young.’
The face of the seated Poongyeon turned bright red.
I admit that I have presbyopia, but I never thought of it as being to that extent.
Poongyeon, who couldn’t hold it in any longer, suddenly got up.
“We are the same age!”
Yongchu shouted with his eyes wide open in disbelief.
“Hey, don’t lie! That can’t be true!”
“Really!”
At that moment, a bald man named Jeon Yu was passing by in front of them.
Yongchu quickly grabbed his sleeve.
“Look here. Monk. This guy is really······.”
Jeon Yu smiled politely.
“Hahaha. Little brother. I am not a monk.”
Yongchu’s expression turned pale.
“Why did you shave your head if you’re not a monk?”
At the moment when Jeon-yu’s face turned red from head to toe, Han-gyeong, who was standing behind her, spoke calmly.
“It’s not that it’s not there, it’s missing.”
“······.”
Yongchu, who had been rolling his eyes here and there, seemed to have nothing to say and quickly went into the building.
At that moment, Jin Mu-rip, who had returned from the back room, looked at the two people with red faces and asked.
“Is it hot?”
***
As the physically fit unmanned forces rolled up their sleeves and stepped out, the old Gwangpyeong Market became as good as new.
Jin Mu-rip, who was looking around his office with a satisfied expression, discovered something written on a pillar in one corner.
When I got closer and looked closely, I saw a short phrase and a name written in very small letters.
May Madorim have endless glory and prosperity. Yangchu.
Sacheon Jeil Madorim. Wooyong.
I’m writing this because the owner told me to. It’s sophisticated.
Looking at the text, it seems that the previous Gwangryongdae, like the current Gwangryongdae, was mostly made up of young warriors.
Some people declared grand ambitions on uninhabited islands, while others left playful messages.
Jin Mu-rip, who was reading slowly, began to feel his heart pounding little by little.
‘Somewhere there is a trace of my mother······.’
A mother who always showed me a kind smile.
I thought it would be very welcome to find traces of my mother in a place like this.
Jinmu-rip, who was moving busily, caught sight of a curse word.
What are you looking at? Get out.
“There are all kinds of weird people here.”
Jinmu-rip’s eyes, which had been snickering, looked elsewhere and then quickly returned.
Jinmu-rip, who saw the name behind the short phrase, doubted his eyes.
I am the most beautiful person in the world, Choi Lin. Do you like it?
Sixteen years old, a sign of the flower of youth.
“······.”
Jinmu Rip was sure that his personality resembled someone else’s.
***
After the accommodations were renovated, Gwangryongdae reorganized its internal system.
The total number of people is fifty-three.
The deputy commander was Yoo Dae-ha, who had experience as a former Mukgeom Daeju, and Yong-chu was appointed as the escort commander.
Next, the five commanders were appointed to reflect the will of the people: Poongyeon, Hankyung, Jucho, Huyeong, and lastly Jeonyu.
The swords, swords, spears, staffs, and archery they use are coincidentally the five weapons used in the Palcheonyeongsingong.
Jinmu Rip felt a strange connection and began preparing for full-scale training.
Jinmu Rip ascended the podium amidst the crowd of warriors gathered in the Great Hall.
“Forward to the sun.”
As Poongyeon and Jo Won stepped forward, Jin Mu-rip called Yongchu.
“You’re going to fight them from now on. Got it?”
Yongchu said indifferently.
“How much can I lose?”
His subordinates frowned at his outrageous words, but Jinmu Rip paid no attention.
“Just enough so that you don’t die.”
Yongchu nodded, stepped forward, and shouted with glaring eyes.
“The little prince has allowed me to cripple you!”
Jinmu-rip scratched the back of his head with a look of remorse on his face.
“This kid has no middle ground. He can’t be disabled.”
Yongchu frowned and pointed at Yudaeha.
“Then just let him do it.”
“He’s weak, so it won’t work.”
A furious Yudae stepped forward.
“I will do it.”
“Would you like that?”
When Jinmu-rip smiled, a chill ran down Yudae’s spine.
‘Did you plan on making me do this from the beginning?’
The pride of the Iljojang and Jowon has already been hurt to the point where it can’t be helped.
Jinmu-rip pushed Yu Dae-ha in front of them, who were emitting a fierce murderous aura.
“Okay, just beat me up enough so I don’t die.”
“······.”
After hearing this, Poongyeon lowered his posture and grabbed the sword.
“You won’t need any examples during training. Let’s take a look at the skills of the unit commander.”
The opponent was the same level as the inspector. Yudae took a slow, deep breath and took a stride.
“Okay. Let’s get started.”
The look in Judae’s eyes changed in an instant.
Although he was caught up in Jinmu Rip’s scheme, he is not weak enough to cower in this situation.
‘Pungyeon was one of the best swordsmen in the Grand Swordsmanship.
I ended up going out, but honestly, he’s not an easy opponent even one-on-one. Let’s use the difference in numbers to our advantage.’
As soon as he finished thinking about it, he flew to the right.
“Where!”
Poongyeon blocked Yudaeha’s path towards Jowon.
But the moment his feet stopped, Judea had already started flying to the left.
Chae-Ang!
The new form of the person whose sword had brushed against it staggered with a clear, sharp sound.
Yudae sensed that Fengyun was rushing towards him from the right, so he immediately hid behind him and attacked the others.
Poongyeon chased after Yoo Dae-ha, who was hiding among his subordinates, and Yoo Dae-ha avoided Poongyeon and only targeted the relatively weak.
Finally, Pungyeon, who was filled with anger, shouted.
“Don’t you have any pride as a vice-president? Come forward and stand tall!”
A bitter smile appeared on Judaeha’s lips.
“If you just show off your pride, will victory just fall to you? If a man has a purpose and a will, how can he avoid humiliation?”
This is what Jinmu Rip said in the past.
Jinmu-rip burst into laughter without realizing it.
“That kid.”
Beginning on this day, the training continued for several weeks, so intense that it seemed as if no one would die.
Especially when a dragon who didn’t know what to do came out, the members had to swing their weapons with the resolve to die.
However, ten people could not handle the dragon who had been guarding the wire fence alone.
After a few days, they were finally forced to throw away their pride and roll around on the floor, fighting for survival.
This is exactly the direction Jinmu-rip wants.
Of course, training was not limited to Gwangryongdae.
Jinmu Rip also resumed training with the Sangho Army and was learning the martial arts of Madorim.
At that point, after such an intense month.
At the crossroads of summer and autumn, Rimju Chomugang summoned Jinmurip.
