◈ Episode 80. Come out!
A dozen or so drones entered the sunset plain.
They were members of the Cheonmu Corps who escaped the battlefield with Guyangmu, their whole bodies covered in large and small wounds.
The expression on Guyangmu’s face, who was in the lead, was miserable.
‘What the heck is this?’
The strongest strike force in the Sacheon Alliance.
Cheonmu-dae, who achieved victory wherever he went and never knew failure, turns his back on the enemy and flees.
But wounded pride is nothing.
What was more painful was the death of his subordinates, with whom he had been laughing and chatting until just a few days ago.
‘It’s my mistake.’
The mistake was to rely only on the results achieved so far and not be sufficiently alert.
Although they prepared to die and broke through the enemy, only eleven of their men made it here alive.
Guyangmu, who had gathered his strength, made a solemn resolution.
‘Even if I die, I will let them step on the land of Sacheon.’
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Jinmu-rip and his party, having passed through Nakgok, changed their tired horses and continued on their way.
A dense forest appeared before their eyes, compressing a five-day distance into three days.
Army Commander, staring at the darkened forest, muttered softly.
“Is this the place?”
Jinmu-rip, who observed the forest with his eyes narrowed, nodded.
“Okay. Here it is.”
The shape of the forest full of conifers matches what I heard from the village I passed through.
The painter standing nearby spoke softly.
“I can’t feel anything here. Is the stage for heaven yet?”
Jinmu Rip’s head turned quickly.
‘If there’s a smart guy, he won’t miss this place. There might be an ambush.’
There is no sign of the enemy yet, but who knows what awaits them in the depths.
Jinmu Rip called Seo Jin Hwan.
“Check the forest. Check if the Heavenly Soldiers have arrived. If there are enemies, return without fighting.”
“I obey your orders.”
The silver stage that had dismounted from its horse disappeared from sight in an instant.
“We come with our words hidden.”
Jinmu-rip and his remaining companions began to lead their horses behind a cliff hidden in the forest.
As the silver stage entered the forest, Eun Soo-ryeon followed Seo Jin-hwan.
[Daeju. There are traces of the bushes being stepped on.]
Seo Jin-hwan nodded.
[There is definitely something. Whether it is an enemy or an ally.]
As the two people who had advanced a little further reached the center of the forest, a slight scent of blood was felt in the awkward silence that seemed to have been created.
Seo Jin-hwan sent a message to Eun Su-ryeon, who was about to go ahead.
[Stop.]
At the same time, her movements suddenly stopped.
Considering the direction of the wind, the source of the scent of blood is in front of here.
Seo Jin-hwan, who had his eyes tightly shut, began to spread his senses and look around.
The entire forest scenery, seemingly indestructible, begins to appear in my mind.
The scenery behind the trees, the sound beyond the wind, the shadows between the rustling bushes.
‘Nine people are hiding in the bushes in front of the five gates.’
His breathing was irregular, clearly indicating that he was injured.
But that wasn’t all.
There were assassins lying in wait in almost every place they could hide around them.
The number is as many as one hundred.
It even knows how to hide its breath and scent in the blowing wind.
The injured will most certainly be on the move.
If they can approach them without being detected, they are experts on a completely different level than the Hweol-Byeol-Dae that was dealt with near the window.
‘Is it a fortune teller?’
Seo Jin-hwan immediately gave an order to Eun Su-ryeon.
[There is an ambush. There are about a hundred of them. The moment they move, all the wounded will die. I will watch from here, so take your men back and report to God.]
[all right.]
After the silver lotus disappeared, a moment later the clear chirping of the cloud sparrow echoed through the quiet forest.
At that signal, the scattered silver troop members began to retreat all at once.
The moment the wind passed, the man slowly exhaled the breath he had been holding.
A man with his eyes closed as if meditating, the sound of birds chirping fills his ears.
‘Luck?’
Although the owl is a common bird found everywhere, it does not live in forests filled with birds of prey.
Unjisang immediately sent a message to his subordinates nearby.
[Gather the number of people.]
[yes.]
The assassins lying in ambush in the forest began transmitting messages to each other in the agreed upon manner.
The order was given and in the short time that passed, the last message reached Unjisang.
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[There is no power failure.]
Unji Sang, who leads the Blood Sect’s elite assassin group, the Blood Slayers, nodded slightly.
‘It wouldn’t be strange if Unjak reappeared, but I have a bad feeling about it.’
If someone had come here without my knowledge and returned, then it would certainly be a battle that would determine the fate of the Bloodthirsty Honshu.
It also bothered me that I had lost contact with the blood transfusion unit that was supposed to handle the later indexes.
‘There’s no assassin in the Four Heavenly Alliance that can fool my eyes, but it can’t hurt to be careful.’
He immediately sent a message to his subordinates.
[Search within a thirty-meter radius from each location.]
[yes.]
The movements of the Bloodthirsty Spirits immediately caught Seo Jin-hwan’s attention.
‘It moves right after the silver stage returns?’
Seo Jin-hwan, who hid his presence even more secretly, listened to the sounds of the forest while pondering the cause.
‘It’s because of the signal that imitates the movement of a ship.’
The occasional bird calls are almost all birds of prey, indicating that this is not a place suitable for a squirrel to live.
It was a mistake made due to unfamiliar surroundings.
Fortunately, the opponent searches the surroundings and returns to its original location.
‘There’s a guy here who knows how to think.’
Seo Jin-hwan, his eyebrows furrowed, watched his opponent’s movements more secretly.
While the Bloodthirsty Swordsman and the Silver Swordsman were making secret movements, Dang Ja-gyeong, who was hiding in the bushes, sent a message to the rescue team leader, Na Baek-ryun.
[Baekryun. How are you feeling?]
[Tolerable.]
[It’s not tolerable.]
[That’s right. My leg isn’t a wound that will heal in a day or two anyway. If a fight breaks out, I’ll block the rear, so you lead the rest and move.]
[All responsibility lies with me for trying to ignore the opinions of the madman out of petty pride. I will definitely be the next to die.]
The corners of Na Baek-ryun’s mouth twitched.
[Stubbornly.]
The following Na Baek-ryun’s speech contained a sense of emptiness.
[What unlucky thing is that those guys are chasing me.]
The two people were aware of the presence of enemies that filled the forest, but they pretended not to know.
[That must mean they care about us that much.]
[Did the others escape safely?]
[If he escaped, he would definitely be coming this way.]
All three areas that Cheonmu-dae went to check in Jirim are the same distance away.
However, the reason they arrived first was because the Battle of Gangdal was the fastest.
‘The reason they aren’t moving is probably because they are waiting for the scattered members to gather here. They really are perverts.’
Dangjagyeong sent a message again.
[The comrades who went to Songpok will probably arrive next. They will move when they try to enter the forest, so prepare.]
Dangjagyeong intended to do so to let others know that there was an enemy in the forest.
Jin Mu-rip, who returned hiding his words, was receiving Eun Su-ryeon’s report.
“Some of the wounded Cheonmu-dae are hiding in the center of the forest. There are about a hundred enemy assassins around them. The Muwi are expected to be three or four levels above the Hweol-hyeol-dae.”
If the report is true, it is clear that they will not be an easy opponent.
“The Silver Stage will now guard the outskirts. No one other than the Heavenly Stage will be allowed inside.”
“I obey your orders.”
As the Silver Dancers scattered in all directions, Jin Mu-rip called Eun Su-ryeon, who was going to deliver the order to Seo Jin-hwan.
“Take Ryeohwa with you.”
Danryehwa could easily guess Jinmurip’s thoughts.
“Is it okay if I guard Cheonmu-dae?”
“If it’s an enemy that can put Cheonmu-dae in trouble, it won’t be easy. The moment you hear my voice, tell Cheonmu-dae to stop moving, and when the attack begins, don’t try to win, but rather buy time.”
“all right.”
As Danryehwa nodded and began to unfold the Sowankong, Eunsooyeon’s eyes widened.
Because it was secretive, like watching the silver sleeping technique of Daejoo Seo Jin-hwan.
Jinmu-rip’s voice penetrated into the ears of Danryehwa, who was hiding her body.
[If it’s dangerous, get out even if it’s alone.]
Danryehwa smiled brightly, her heart somehow warming up.
“Go quickly.”
At Jinmu Rip’s gesture, the two entered the forest.
The army officer asked.
“What are you going to do?”
Jinmu-rip glanced up at the dark sky.
“It’ll be about half an hour before the sun sets.”
“That’s probably it.”
Jinmu Rip looked back and forth between Yongchu and Yeongakmyeong and walked into the forest.
“Follow me.”
Army Commander, who had been staring blankly at the sight, smiled brightly.
“I feel a little nervous.”
Jinmu-rip and the two walked along the forest path as if they were taking a walk.
The dark forest, with the large trees blocking out the sunlight, seemed to be ahead of the time outside.
It’s a bit like walking like that.
While the two people behind him were staring at him with sharp eyes and their mouths tightly shut, Jinmu-rip placed both hands on his mouth.
“If you’re there, come out! Jinmu-rip is here!”
A loud shout echoed through the air.
Dang Ja-gyeong’s eyes opened wide as if they were going to tear apart.
‘Jinmu Lip?’
It was just before they divided their units that they decided to gather at Jirim.
How on earth did you know about this place?
A single wire of sound penetrated his startled ear.
[This is a message from the Lord of the Underworld. Do not answer and remain where you are.]
A sound so secretive that you can’t even tell where it’s coming from.
‘This voice… … is the escort of the Gwangmu Daeju.’
There were many things I wanted to ask, but I couldn’t even answer because I didn’t know where the other person was.
A question arises.
‘Is it possible?’
This is an enemy whose presence cannot even be perfectly detected by the heavenly stage.
No matter how much the government officials and labor unions acknowledge Jin Mu-rip, his opponent is too bad.
As if noticing the thought, a voice is heard again, as if urging him to do so.
[Please do not answer and do not move.]
Tang Ziqing bit her lips tightly and made a decision.
‘The old people might have come with us. Let’s just do as we’re told.’
As he was spreading the message of Danryehwa to his colleagues, Jinmu-rip’s shout was heard again.
“Jinmu-rip has arrived! Come out!”
The bloodthirsty spirit of the nearby lord, Eon Ji-sang, was secretly perplexed.
‘Gwangryong Jinmurip?’
Rumors about Jinmu Rip have already spread throughout all branches of the Blood Cult.
The traces of the people who took down Igwak, exchanged hands with Hyun Yu-rip, and destroyed Jeoksa Valley appeared here.
‘You’ve lost your sense of fear. Are you saying you came to save Cheonmu-dae when you couldn’t even run away like crazy?’
Although he did not know it yet, an order had been issued to Jinmu Rip to exterminate the Blood Cult.
The unit that was supposed to carry out that mission after this incident was over was the Blood Salvation Corps.
Although he was inferior to the Blood Guardians in terms of military achievements, he was given the task because he was superior to them in terms of commanding troops.
‘If this happens, I guess I’ll have to change my plans.’
Unjisang immediately gathered his thoughts.
[The three of you, follow me. I will check if the real Gwangryong has arrived. If the fight starts, the rest of you, surprise Cheonmu-dae.]
[Your Majesty the King told me to wait until all three heavenly stages gather. Is that okay?]
The person in charge of this operation was an old man named So Yu-bong, who was called Ho-gong (狐公) because of his cunning like a fox.
Unjisang answered without hesitation.
[Jin Mu-rip, who broke through the Blood Guardians and destroyed the Jeoksagok, is more dangerous than Cheonmu-dae. If you want to catch him, even Ho-gong will not be able to rebuke you.]
[All right.]
The moment the sound that had been transmitted in sequence returned, the new form on the ground disappeared like the wind.
“Jinmu-rip has arrived! Come out!”
Jinmu-rip’s cries spread endlessly in the heavy silence.
Jinmu-rip, who had taken two steps forward, sensed a secret gaze reaching him.
Jinmu Rip put down both arms that were attached to his mouth.
The two people who exchanged glances behind him nodded slightly.
Damn it.
The sound of their footsteps adds tension to the silence.
From left to right.
Jinmu-rip looked around and shouted again.
“Come out now!”
The moment Jinmu-rip’s feet stopped moving, Eonji-sang’s eyes widened.
‘That’s ridiculous!’
Because Jinmu-rip, who had been in sight, disappeared like smoke.
I lost the enemy in a gap of just this few chapters.
‘Where are you?’
An eerie voice is heard from behind the trembling ground.
“I told you to come out four times, you should have crawled out on your own, you punk.”
