◈ Episode 67. The Watcher
The wind of the snow-covered, desolate plateau cuts into my collar.
Even the unmanned soldiers who were not particularly sensitive to the cold frowned at the cold that chilled them to their bones.
Kang Yu-wol looked at Ha Jong-bo and spoke softly.
“This won’t be easy.”
“I didn’t know it would be this cold. I wonder if the kids can handle it… … .”
These were people who had never left Sacheon to perform a mission.
Although he wrapped himself in a thick coat, it could not completely block the cold from seeping in.
Gu Yangmu, the leader of the Cheonmu Daeju, also had a stiff face and could not easily open his mouth.
‘It will be less cold if you go away from the mountains. But… … .’
This is Seojang, not Sacheon.
Even if you are familiar with the terrain in advance, seeing it on a map is different from seeing it in real life.
I was worried that it would not be easy to advance on the snow-covered plateau without leaving a trace.
The red-haired man noticed his worry and came closer.
“The chief is at war right now. Since this is a road that is usually not traveled, their eyes won’t reach this far.”
As the red-crowned crane said, the reason the path was pointed out from the pavilion was because very few people passed by here.
“hmm.”
The deputy commander, Seongyeon, said.
“Even if there are footprints left, they will be quickly erased by the strong wind. It would be better to break through quickly.”
The eyes of Guyangmu, who had made the decision, shone coldly, as if he were a different person than before.
“Jin Dae-ju.”
“yes.”
“Take only the bare minimum you need and hide the rest here. Travel light.”
Unlike Sacheon, Guyangmu was not foolish enough to enjoy everything he wanted in this small place.
‘But that’s because it’s a stage.’
At least you’re assessing the situation correctly.
Jinmu-rip smiled faintly.
“All right.”
Jinmu-rip and the Unryongak warriors hurriedly packed up the chest and buried it under a large rock.
As they reassembled, Guyangmu took the lead.
“Let’s go.”
We have already confirmed that the Unryongak drones can keep up quite well even when the speed is increased.
Without hesitation, Guyangmu deployed his new technique and began to gallop across the plateau.
They lined up in a line and ran at full speed, and were able to reach the end of the plateau two mornings later.
In contrast to the snow-covered plateau landscape, what appeared before them was a forest full of bare trees.
After passing this place, you will reach your first destination, Changdo.
Goo Yang-mu, who scanned the surroundings with sharp eyes, summoned the leadership.
The leaders of Cheonmu-dae, the three leaders of Unryong-gak, and the elders and elders of Jeongmu-won gathered to observe.
Guyangmu spoke to the leaders first.
“Until we leave the forest, we will be the ones holding the outer perimeter. Don’t ignore even the sound of the wind, and if something feels strange, be suspicious.”
“All right.”
“I also have a favor to ask of the laborers and management of the government office. Please go around the outskirts of the camp and if you see anything strange, please move immediately.”
“Okay.”
Gu Yangmu, who skillfully gave instructions as expected of the leader of Cheonmu-dae, looked at Jin Mu-rip for the last time.
“From here on out, we must leave as little trace as possible of our stay. Cheonmu-dae will rest on its own, so Unryong-gak should focus on erasing our traces without worrying about us.”
“Yes, that’s right.”
“And you three stand with us on the outer border.”
Available resources must be used without waste.
He knows that Tang Cheon’s martial arts skills are so great that even he cannot ignore them, and that the Army Name’s abilities are no less than those of Cheon Mu-dae.
And after watching him the whole time, Jinmu-rip was also trustworthy enough.
As the three nodded, Guyangmu said.
“Take a rest.”
The blowing wind hits the trees and splits them, creating an eerie landscape.
Even though there were over a hundred people in the forest bathed in midday sunlight, it was as if no one was there, and only the sound of the wind lingered.
The dongchogae, which had been hiding in the ground with the red-crowned crane, opened its mouth slightly.
[I hope my family is safe?]
[Don’t say the obvious.]
Dongchogae, relieved by those words, smiled, revealing his yellow teeth.
[I want to meet you soon.]
[We’ll meet soon.]
As they were talking to each other through the phone, Jinmu-rip’s new form moved secretly above them.
It was his turn to stand up.
Danryehwa approached Jinmurip, who was moving quietly.
[I’ll help too.]
If nothing else, her senses are superhuman.
When it comes to detecting enemies, no one here is better than her.
Jinmu-rip nodded.
[egg plant.]
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[yes.]
Danryeohwa, who had performed the Sowangong, and Jinmurip, who had performed the Eumhonguiyeonggong, secretly disappeared.
Northwest of the forest.
Three masked skeptics appeared on a high hill about a hundred meters away.
They squinted their eyes and looked at the eastern plateau, then lowered their posture.
“Two days ago, the organ of Seolgok rang a silver bell. Someone must have come here.”
It was impossible to monitor all of the vast changes in the precinct.
Accordingly, unmanned personnel were dispatched to areas with frequent traffic, and machinery was installed on roads with little traffic to conduct periodic checks.
They had come here in a hurry after receiving a report that the Seolgok machine was working.
“Why here of all places? I must have used my brain quite a bit.”
The Seolgok Plateau has a lot of snow and strong winds, making it easy to erase traces.
“Are you sure it’s not a beast but a drone?”
“No matter how stupid the Sigokdae guys are, they can tell that much.”
The eyes of the three people who were surveying the plateau naturally turned towards the forest.
“I need to check.”
“Who is going?”
As we exchanged glances, the man with small eyes spoke.
“I’ll go. If I don’t come back within a minute, move.”
“okay.”
The man got up quietly and came down the hill, unfolding his magic skill as smoothly as a snake.
The man slowly approached the forest while his colleagues, who had their heads peeking out from above, secretly watched him.
Jinmu-rip and Danryehwa, who had just arrived at the western border of the forest, discovered the man approaching and hid themselves at the same time.
But unfortunately, the two people were hiding under the same tree.
A distance so close that you can even feel each breath.
Jinmu-rip suddenly met their eyes and asked with a frown.
[Are you sure you’re aiming for this?]
Danryeonhwa felt somehow uncomfortable.
[It’s a coincidence. You don’t have to look at it that way, right?]
As the short hair was slightly pulled back, a sudden strong wind blew and knocked on her body.
The sound of Sabak’s footsteps was already within reach.
The eyes of the dandelion blown by the wind opened wide.
Jinmu-rip pulled her waist without even thinking.
A skeptic who had entered the forest just in time passed by.
‘I almost got into trouble.’
She barely managed to suppress the wild pounding of her heart.
[What should I do… … .]
Only then did Danryeonhwa realize that she was in his arms.
Her eyes lifted and Jinmu-rip’s chiseled jawline was visible.
[Capture.]
There was no choice.
Judging by the aura sensed from the man, several members of Unryongak are sure to be caught.
Jinmu-rip took his hands off his waist and secretly followed the man and disappeared.
She stared blankly at him as he disappeared, then gently placed a hand on her chest.
‘Why is it like this?’
If I was surprised by the imminent situation, my heart, which should have regained its calm, was still beating wildly.
She shook her flushed face from side to side.
Her feet, which were about to quietly follow Jinmu-rip, suddenly stopped.
‘Something… … .’
Danryehwa’s gaze, which had quietly turned around, turned westward across the forest.
‘there is!’
The moment they entered the forest, the man who had been practicing the Silver Sleep technique secretly climbed up a tree.
‘There’s definitely something.’
The man, who had become one with the tree, slowly looked around, even hiding his breathing.
He was unaware that Jinmu-rip was on a tree branch outside the room behind him.
‘Are you a blood cultist?’
Although the styles are different, the temperaments are very similar.
The silver technique of hiding one’s body is also unusual.
‘It won’t be easy to capture him quietly.’
If it were night, I wouldn’t know, but it’s broad daylight now.
In a situation where the only concealment is a tree, it is difficult for even the most advanced Jinmu-rip to get any closer.
And the same goes for the short story.
‘Just subdue them with force.’
When Jinmu-rip, who had made up his mind, was about to move, the sound of Danryehwa’s voice rang in his ears.
[There are two more hiding on the hill to the west!]
Jinmu-rip’s movements stopped as if it were a lie.
If it was the western hill, it was the place I had glimpsed a little while ago, a whole hundred chapters away from the forest.
‘Find it?’
Jinmu-rip stuck out his tongue inwardly.
‘The fact that only one guy came means that they clearly suspect someone is here. If this guy doesn’t return on time, their suspicions will be confirmed.’
But that doesn’t mean I can let him go alive.
Because someone will definitely get caught.
Jinmu-rip turned his head after gathering his thoughts.
[Listen carefully from now on.]
Jinmu-rip’s long voice continued to reach Danryehwa’s ears.
And when the story finally ended, Jinmu-rip’s new form had disappeared from his spot.
‘Under the tree in front of the three chapters on the right!’
The eyes of the skeptic who finally noticed the presence shone coldly.
‘It was there, of course.’
The moment the meeting person, who had caught his breath, quietly turned around, a sharp energy surged fiercely from under the branch he had stepped on.
It was Guyangmu who was watching this side after receiving the news of the short story.
Whew!
‘shit!’
A ray of light flew behind the back of the person in charge of the meeting, who was jumping up without any hesitation.
He turned around and drew his sword.
Ching!
A clear, sharp sound resonates.
Danryeonhwa’s eyebrows furrowed.
‘It’s too far.’
It may be okay at night, but it is difficult to fully demonstrate the power of Sowankong during the day.
When the sword of the single-legged sword failed to surprise, it turned in a crescent-moon-like trajectory, and the Guyangmu that rose from below blocked the escape route.
Crunch!
Blood spurted from his shoulder, accompanied by the eerie sound of skin tearing.
Then, six masked men appear from all directions and rush in like lightning.
‘It’s difficult.’
Judging by the momentum of the attack, it seems like he won’t even have time to figure out his opponent.
The resigned man’s eyes opened wide as if they were going to tear.
“bloke!”
The moment his mouth closed after the final scream, the man bit down on his molars without hesitation.
“Did you hear that?”
The skeptics who had been hiding on the hill exchanged glances.
“I heard it clearly.”
The scream heard in the forest is a signal sent when the enemy is not identified and is about to die.
“This time, I’m going.”
As one man got up, the man left alone nodded slightly.
“Goodbye.”
Even though they are on their way to death, their greetings are short and concise.
“okay.”
With those words, the man ran down the hill and arrived at the edge of the forest in an instant.
Soon after, three masked soldiers emerged from inside and began to press the man fiercely.
The fight didn’t last long.
Because he couldn’t even hold out for a mere five minutes and collapsed.
But that’s enough.
The man on the hill turned around secretly, certain of his opponent’s identity.
‘The Four Thousand Alliances’ Cheonmu-dae.’
The man’s new body disappeared over the hill with the blowing wind.
In front of the gathered Sacheon Alliance warriors, two corpses were quickly melting away.
Dangcheon covered his nose and mouth with his sleeve and examined the body before stepping away.
“Gusa-dok (究死毒). I heard from Gaju that it is a poison used by the Blood Sect.”
It wasn’t surprising because I already expected that the opponent would be a blood cult member.
“It’s a shame we couldn’t capture him, but there’s nothing we can do about it.”
Gu Yangmu swallowed his regret and looked at Dan Ryeohwa.
“Thank you for your hard work. Thanks to you, I was able to catch it without any damage.”
“no.”
Goo Yang-moo looked around and said.
“But where is the leader of Unryonggak? It must have been his turn to take the throne.”
The answer came out of Danryeonhwa’s mouth.
“He is now chasing the escaped enemy.”
