—————————————
Into the scent of the sword (3)
Zhong Tianlu revealed a top secret that had never been told before.
“You probably know that the Demonic Cult has been resurrected.”
“There are such circumstances.”
Gal Sa-ryang quickly pointed out that this was not a completely revealed fact.
“no. “That is certain.”
“How can you be so sure?”
“This is because one of the Demonic Cult’s masters has expressed his intention to surrender to us.”
Gal Sa-ryang was surprised.
“Who is that?”
“I don’t know either. However, it is certain that he is a person of considerable status within the Demonic Cult. Now do you understand why I didn’t give up on this operation?”
“Even if that’s true, doesn’t the fact that they’re attacking us mean they’ve already discovered that we’re trying to contact them? “He would already be dead.”
“It won’t be like that. It is said that they have activated a strong defense system in Geomhyanglim so that no one can enter. They promised to lift the military ban for us at the appointed time. You won’t last long, so go and get him as fast as you can.
“You have to bring him.”
“How do you believe that?”
“They say he sent clear evidence that he is a demon.”
“Have you seen the evidence?”
“The lord saw it. That’s why this order came.”
“ah!”
It must have been the same for Galsaryang, but I realized that this was a perfect trap.
With an operation like this, you have no choice but to go on time as promised, no matter what happens in the middle. This is an operation that cannot be returned even if attacked. Rather, it is a situation where you have to force yourself to speed up.
I don’t know what kind of guy he was, but he dug a trap properly. They also have heads like Galsaryang.
“If the Demonic Cult comes back into the world, many people will die. If we can save him, he will be able to eliminate the demonic bastards and prevent the war in advance. So our mission is truly enormous.”
It was a perfect trap for Jong Cheon-rak, who had a strong will to protect the river and was highly loyal to the Murim Alliance. It’s a trick. The Demonic Cult was never revived.
“I said that from yesterday to tomorrow, just one day from the three-day rest period, I would lift the encampment spread out in Geomhyanglim.”
“It’s dangerous if you go without measures.”
“I will not go back. So if you’re thinking of persuading me, don’t waste your time.”
Gal Sa-ryang looked at me once. He asked me what I thought with a wink. I nodded once to express that it was right to follow his wishes.
If you don’t plan on changing anyway, it would be beneficial to move quickly.
Gal Si-liang said to Zhong Tianlu.
“Please go.”
I didn’t make this decision because I asked to go. Gal Saryang also planned to follow Jong Cheonrak’s opinion, but he saved my face by asking about my opinion.
“great!”
Zhong Tianlu called his subordinates and gave them a few instructions.
It was far from the nearby Murim League branch, so support could not be expected. Besides, Zhong Tianlu didn’t seem to have any intention of doing so.
I took out one item from the bag and handed it to Galsaryang.
“Wear this.”
It was a body armor. It was a small, portable self-defense armor that only protected the heart, not the top.
“Where did this come from?”
“That’s what I had.”
This armor was one of several items purchased on the street during the Golden Reign. Was it 2,000 cat? The price was too cheap for a leather wallet, but I bought it because it was fairly well made for the price.
It may not be able to block a real expert’s attack, but it will block a blind sword at least once.
“You chill. “Wouldn’t it be up to you to fight?”
“no. The military must kick it. “That way I can fight with peace of mind.”
I was wearing something better than any other self-defense device. He was wearing a howansa wrapped around the special cloth silk thread used in the fishing line of the southern sea fisherman on his wrist.
“you?”
“Please follow my lead on this matter at least.”
Gal Sa-ryang looked at me. He didn’t want to pay for the ticket, but I could tell he was slightly thrilled.
“I understand.”
He wore breastplate. I put it directly on his heart.
I’ll dress you up in something really nice later.
Even if I wanted to wear something like that right now, I was in a situation where I couldn’t. Even if I had good intentions, I couldn’t just give away tens of thousands of nyang.
The soldiers watched me fill the chest armor. Everyone had a slightly envious look in their eyes. It’s not that you envy the armor, it’s that you envy that there is someone who fills the armor.
“How is it? Are you comfortable?”
“Very good.”
“Fortunately, the. Please wear it until you return from your mission.”
“Sure.”
At this moment, Gal Sa-ryang felt strange. He thought he had brought the young soldier under his care, and after his departure he felt the reassurance of a certain kind of care for him.
Zhong Tianlu, who had finished preparing for departure, walked ahead and said.
“Hurry!”
* * *
An old man was standing on a gentle hill, holding his back and looking at the forest in the distance. It was the place where Cheongungdan had started moving a little while ago.
“You failed even though you used a shield?”
“yes.”
The middle-aged man standing behind him lowered his head as if he had no shame.
“I guess that’s possible. “What about the damage on our side?”
“Fifty people were killed and twenty were seriously injured.”
——————
faqwiki.us
Join our Discord for new chapter updates!
https://discord.com/invite/xr7SxG5T6V
——————
“How many people did they reduce?”
“that is… … “We couldn’t kill a single person.”
The old man quickly turned his head back. The middle-aged man shrank his neck like a turtle from the sharp killing force he was emitting.
“How can that be?”
You must answer well. If you make a mistake, your head will be blown off. The old man was a very scary person.
Yeah, how could that be?
It was a thought he had thought about several times while scolding his subordinates until he was in this position.
Failure was possible. Because the opponent was the elite Cheongungdan of the Murim Alliance.
But how did they fail to kill even a single person?
The answer the man found was this.
“The soldiers who followed us this time are the soldiers of the entire squadron.”
“so? “Did you say that Gal Sa-ryang defeated the military and became an unrivaled master?”
When the old man asked coldly, the middle-aged man lowered his head.
“sorry.”
The old man turned his head again and looked at the distant scenery.
“Let’s deal with it today.”
“I follow your orders.”
Feeling relieved, the middle-aged man ran away.
He felt it was his last chance and gritted his teeth.
‘If I fail this time, I will really die.’
* * *
Shhh!
Therefore, the sword wielded by the middle-aged man literally contained the season of his entire life.
‘I can kill you!’
A melee broke out, and dozens of subordinates were lost again. He had thoroughly prepared for the fight against Cheongungdan. He prepared several ways to break archery.
But somehow that didn’t work.
At first, I mentioned the existence of Galsaryang as an excuse, but it got to the point where I thought that it might really be because of him that I couldn’t break through.
In any case, he succeeded in approaching Zhong Tianlu by pouring in more men than in the previous attack.
‘If only I killed this guy!’
If you just kill Zhong Tianlu, you will be able to annihilate them. At least you can live. Although my subordinates’ sacrifices were great and I would not receive the award, I was able to achieve today’s goal.
Zhong Tianlu drew his sword and blocked his own sword.
Joy flashed across the middle-aged man’s face. He was the one who succeeded in dodging and parrying the powerful arrows and getting close to Jong Cheonrak’s nose.
How can an archery expert block with a sword what he could not block with an arrow?
As if to prove it, one of the nearby Cheongungdan soldiers urgently shouted to be careful.
‘If you can stop it by being careful, it’s not a black sword.’
The man was none other than the Black Beast Sword. He was once one of the best mercenary masters. It was seven years ago that he abandoned his identity and was taken in by the old man he saw earlier.
The moment when the black beast sword was about to sink into Zhong Tianlu’s heart.
Shhh! Kang!
A dagger flew from somewhere and struck down his sword.
Considering the momentum of the sword and the majestic power it contained, what was thrown should have bounced away. A dagger flying from afar could not interfere with his attack.
However, the pain that felt as if my wrist would be cut off rushed through me, and the sword went sideways.
Sigh!
The sword that pierced Zhong Tianlu’s heart pierced his right arm.
The opponent, presumed to be the one who threw the dagger, quickly rushed towards him.
I pulled out my sword and swung it at him. But his opponent was much faster than he thought.
Shhh! Suddenly!
That was the last sound Black Beast Sword heard, and the last sensation it felt was something unpleasant slitting its throat. It didn’t hurt at all.
thud.
I cut off the man’s head and shouted at Zhong Tianlu.
“Are you okay?”
“I’m fine.”
Zhong Tianlu stopped the bleeding in his arm and nodded.
I didn’t have time to look at him further. The other Cheongungdan warrior next to him was dangerous.
I launched myself at him again.
Easy profit!
Fuaaaaaa!
The man who was trying to cut down the Cheongungdan warrior’s chest was split by my sword and he fell.
The Cheongungdan warrior, who escaped the crisis, fired an arrow again.
ping! ping!
The men who were running in front of me were hit by arrows and fell down.
Daggers flew continuously from my hands.
Whoosh whoosh!
The man who was approaching Galsaryang turned over and fell.
The gal saryang looked at me in surprise, but I couldn’t afford to look at its grateful gaze.
I shouted with all my energy.
“The leader of the enemies is dead! “The leader is dead.”
The cry worked. The spirit of the men who were running at me died, and when I ran in and cut down a few more men and shouted, they retreated all at once.
It was the moment when the crazy attack from all sides came to an end.
“Take care of the wounded!”
Unfortunately, two of Cheongungdan’s warriors died. When the fight started, he was ambushed and died, so I couldn’t protect him.
There were eight people injured, three of them seriously.
I gave them medicine for internal injuries and applied Geumchang medicine. Everyone was very impressed by the way they used the expensive medicine they had previously stored without wasting any effort.
“Thank you. If it weren’t for you, I would have been in big trouble.”
Although he humbly said no under Zhong Tianlu’s rule, what he said was true.
If I hadn’t been running around and coordinating the fight, none of the Cheongungdan warriors would have survived here.
That’s how persistent and powerful their attacks were. Because everyone knew that, their eyes and attitude toward me have now become very polite and friendly.
Of course, Galsaryang was safe. Even during the fight, Galsaryang’s safety was his top priority.
“I think we need to get out of here first.”
Zhong Tianlu accepted Gal Si Liang’s proposal.
“Let’s do that.”
We took care of the wounded and moved again.
We arrived safely at Geomhyanglim.
According to what Zhong Tianlu originally said, a true law has been set up here, and it will only be lifted when there is a visit.
However, there was no Jinbeop in Geomhyanglim. There was no one who came to meet us.
This was the moment when it became clear that this mission was to kill Zhong Tianlu.
Gal Sa-ryang chuckled. This was also the moment when he confirmed that Sima Qian had tried to kill him as well. Of course, if you ask him about this later, he will say he didn’t know.
But Galsaryang knew. Even though Sima Qian is incompetent, he has an amazing sense of humor. This time he was clearly trying to get rid of himself too.
On the other hand, Zhong Tianlu had a more serious expression.
“How on earth did this happen?”
“I think we were tricked.”
“What if I was deceived?”
How could he not understand the terrible meaning contained within it?
“Their goal is to kill us.”
“Why are you trying to kill us?”
“The Lord of the Order is the only one among the three important Orders who can go against the will of the Lord of the Order.”
“I can’t believe that the leader is trying to kill me for that reason.”
“You have to believe it.”
“why?”
“Because I am here.”
Zhong Tianlu was startled.
Myself and the squadron’s total military personnel, yes. It could definitely be a thorn in the side of the leader. But no matter how much you try to remove it like this… … Doesn’t this really mean that Ma Bong-gi is the worst villain?
“Since we’ve come this far, let’s go to the meeting place and check.”
Zhong Tianlu did not give up hope until the end. Galsaryang obediently followed the suggestion.
“That’s right.”
Anyway, we couldn’t go back right now because of the injuries. It didn’t make any difference whether I went a little further or a little further back.
Everyone entered Geomhyanglim.
Geomhyanglim was a large forest. The road was so rough that if you were not careful, you could get lost.
We carefully walked towards the center.
At the center of the Geomhyanglim was Saengsaru, the sacred site of the Hyeolcheonsingyo religion. Saengsaru was known as the place where the sacred relics of the Hyeolcheonsingyo religion were kept, but there were very few people except Gal Sa-ryang and myself who knew anything about it.
We came here a long time ago, but Galsaryang remembered the route exactly. Even though my memory has improved, I was confused about this complicated forest path, but Galsaryang was finding the path accurately. Indeed, his smarts were nothing compared to mine.
all.
We walked along Galsaryang, supporting and taking care of the wounded.
How long did it take to walk like that? A seven-story pavilion could be seen in the distance.
It was Saengsaru, one of the three sacred sites of Hyeolcheonshinism.
martial arts,
