Episode 723 I’m back. (3)
The ritual lasted for three days.
It now had deep meaning both for Ogeum, who personally retrieved the remains, and for the other disciples who welcomed the ancestor’s remains at the volcano.
However, no matter how deep the regret welling up in their hearts, it could not compare to the wise man’s stomach.
Sarah.
The end of the incense, which had burned to a gray color, fell. Hyeonjong, who had been staring at the incense, looked up at the altar.
“At one time… … .”
The other disciples had all returned to their lodgings after completing their rituals, and now only Hyeonyoung and Hyeonwon remained.
“There were times when I resented it.”
Deep regret was evident in Hyeonjong’s voice.
“no… … . To be honest, I resented it countless times. “There were times when the burden I was carrying was so heavy that I couldn’t bear it without blaming these people.”
“… … “A long writer.”
Hyeonjae looked at Hyeonjong’s back with a sad face. His back, looking at the altar, looked very lonely.
“But after collecting the remains of the ancestor like this… … .”
Hyunjong closes his eyes.
“I finally understand how foolish the resentment I was harboring was. “I shouldn’t have blamed these people.”
Protecting the collapsing volcano was also not an easy task. Anyone who knows King Hyeonjong’s life can’t help but understand the weight he endured.
However, no matter how difficult it was, how can we blame those who willingly gave up their lives to protect the volcano?
“You will understand.”
“… … .”
Hyeonyoung approached and spoke quietly and lightly tapped Hyeonjong on the shoulder.
“How many parents would truly curse and get angry because their child is not good enough? You will understand everything. And they will praise you for a job well done.”
“… … Do you think so?”
“yes. So, straighten your shoulders. Sajo was great, but we also worked hard. “If you look at the volcano as it is now, I am sure even Sajo will be satisfied.”
Hyeonjong quietly nodded at Hyeonyoung’s words.
“I know that the ancestors protected the volcano.”
Then, he lit a new incense stick and placed it in the incense burner, letting out a soft sigh.
“What supported me during those difficult times was my sense of duty that when I die one day and meet the founders, I should be able to confidently say that I did my best.”
Hyeonjong’s eyes, filled with exhaustion and sadness, gently closed.
“If I think about it now, the soul of the volcano they sacrificed their lives to protect… … “You were leading me.”
After speaking, he slowly stood up. As he stood upright, the elders also stood half a step behind him.
King Hyeonjong first bowed silently, and the elders followed suit and bowed reverently.
With such respect for the trend, they retreated silently.
Even after leaving Josajeon, King Hyeonjong could not move immediately.
“Shall we close it?”
“no.”
He shook his head when asked about the phenomenon.
“The Sajo returned to Hwasan for the first time in a hundred years. “You will want to see a little more, so please leave the door to the investigation open for the next ten days.”
“yes. “I will.”
The smell of incense wafting from Josajeon passed the tip of my nose.
Until now, I thought it was just a place where the memorial tablets of ancestors were kept. But after going through this incident and looking at Josajeon, I felt like I could feel young hearts in each of those old memorial tablets.
“Do not worry.”
Hyeonjong smiled.
“The future of volcanoes is growing nicely even at this moment. “I will pass on everything you have passed down to future generations, so please watch in peace.”
Only after his eyes were filled with the memorial tablets of the patriarchs did King Hyeonjong turn his head.
He, too, will one day occupy a place there. At that time, I only hoped that I could become someone who would not be ashamed of my ancestors who stood with me.
“Let’s go.”
“Yes, Jang Mun-in.”
Hyeonjong began to walk with a faint smile. Bright sunlight poured down on his head.
“Ugh, car!”
chin! chin!
Before he knew it, Cheongmyeong knocked on the top of the rising mound. Then, he roughly shook the dirt off his hands and flopped down next to him.
When I looked down, the scenery of the volcano came into view at a glance.
“under… … young. I know it’s an honor. I even dug the grave with my own hands, you bastard. In the old days, this would have been unthinkable! Do you understand?”
If Cheongjin could hear this, I don’t know whether he would curse or be grateful. Considering his personality, there is probably little chance of saying anything good.
“I’ve become really nice too. They even make a tomb for a person who died a strange death just to make him look pretty… … .”
Even though he was grumbling, Cheongmyeong’s hands could not rest. Even though he sat down as if to rest, he kept moving around busily, carving out the protruding parts and filling in the missing parts.
After confirming several times that there were no such sharp spots, he lowered his head with a satisfied expression.
In the back, a large plum tree was draping its branches over the grave.
In fact, it is not a very sunny place, and the land is even and flat, so it is not a good place to look. It was a place that could not be called a famous place even with empty words.
In winter, there will be fierce winds and frost every night.
“how is it? Do you like it?”
However, Cheongmyeong had no doubt that Cheongjin would like this position. This is the best place to look down on the volcanic waves.
If Cheongjin were a bastard, I would definitely have chosen this place as my grave.
And above all… … .
– The sunset seen from the volcano is truly stunning. When I die, I hope to see this scene.
I probably said that here back then.
Cheongmyeong took out a bottle of alcohol from his arms, uncorked it, and took a refreshing drink.
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“Kaa!”
I wiped my wet mouth and looked at the grave.
“what?”
Although there was obviously no one there, Cheongmyeong spoke as if talking to someone.
“group? What kind of swarm is this, you bastard! What kind of Taoist bastard is trying to be extravagant! It’s okay if you make a tomb for someone who died suddenly, but you want them to cover it with grass? “Stop it!”
Cheongmyeong, who was rolling his eyes, eventually smiled and began to slowly pour alcohol onto the red clay.
“Have a drink. “Even if the death penalty can’t punish you, I can give you alcohol.”
Slurp, rippling.
The alcohol sprinkled on the dirt colored the grave even more. Cheongmyeong, who was quietly watching the scene, lay down and leaned against the tomb.
“… … Still, man. you are lucky The others couldn’t even come back… … .”
The gentle sunlight shining on the world creates a shadow. Cheongmyeong quietly closed his eyes as the shadow of the plum tree covered his face.
“Don’t worry, man.”
A low voice rang out.
“Because I’m not the same anymore. Once you get the hang of it, you need to show some maturity. what… … “You may still be immature in my opinion.”
Cheongmyeong opened his eyes and muttered slowly as he looked at the blue sky.
“… … “Now I know what you meant.”
The day was so blue that it stung my eyes.
“Those who are left behind have their share.”
Cheongmyeong raised his upper body and silently looked down at the scenery of the volcano. I could see Hwasan’s disciples coming and going, and the palace halls were different from before. He tilted the bottle of liquor in his hand and quenched his throat.
Nothing will change if you hold on to those who are already dead and cry and run wild.
The one left behind… … There is only one thing a person who can’t go with can do. To prevent their deaths from becoming meaningless.
“If the volcano cannot stand properly… … “Your death and the death of the executioner will all be dog deaths.”
You can’t make it like that.
Making their wishes come true until the very end. That was the mission left to Cheongmyeong.
“anyway… … .”
Cheongmyeong furrowed his eyebrows and clicked his tongue.
“You guys have been putting in a lot of work since long ago. execution! execution! Jongnam’s kids are bullying me. execution! Please kill me. execution! Please make the volcano rise again. execution! execution! execution! … … “There are so many things you wish for, you damn bastards.”
– I didn’t.
“No, this guy! “You were the worst!”
Cheongmyeong pointed his point at the sky and sighed. I feel like I can hear the voices of priests whispering in my ears.
“… … “Cheongjin.”
Cheongmyeong muttered lowly. Suddenly, his honest feelings were revealed.
“I still don’t know. “Why did I come home alone like this?”
A stream of clear liquor flowed from a white liquor bottle and poured into Cheongmyeong’s mouth.
The strong scent of liquor spread throughout the room, but strangely enough, I couldn’t even taste the liquor that day.
Cheongmyeong, who was about to say something, closed his mouth. Her tight mouth seemed to be blocking those words.
Cheongmyeong’s mouth, which had been closed like that, slowly opened again after a while.
“do not worry.”
The fingertips tracing the burial mound were stained with the color of earth.
“… … I will definitely make the volcano like before. “I will never make your death a dog’s death.”
So, once that’s all over, then.
okay. then… … .
“me… … .”
“Cheongmyeongaaaa!”
Wow.
At that moment, Cheongmyeong’s crooked hand grabbed the dirt of the grave.
“Where are you! Cheongmyeongaaaa!”
“Sahyooooooooooooo!”
“Cheongmyeongaaaaaa!”
“Oh, that guy!”
Cheongmyeong’s cheeks were shaking and his teeth were gritted.
Anyway, I don’t leave people alone even for a moment! really!
“why!”
When Cheongmyeong jumped up from his seat and shouted, the five swords that had been looking for him turned their heads and all looked in this direction.
“Why are you up there?”
“Oh, there’s nothing to know! “Why are you calling someone like this?”
“Jang Mun-in wants you to come!”
“… … huh?”
When Cheongmyeong tilted his head at Yunjong’s words, Tang Soso urged him.
“Come down quickly, death!”
“It’s almost time to eat. “Let’s go quickly and eat.”
“… … .”
Cheongmyeong, who was about to yell something again, ended up bursting into laughter.
“This is how I live, Cheongjin.”
At this age, I hang out with those bright blue things.
“Ugh.”
He poured all the remaining alcohol on the grave. A strong scent began to spread everywhere. Cheongmyeong muttered.
“I am busy. “Even though it’s right next to me, I don’t come here often.”
There is no answer. But it felt like I had already heard it.
“still… … .”
There are days like that.
A day when faces I want to see keep flashing in my eyes for no reason.
“I will come to play on such a day, so don’t criticize me for being too harsh. I’m a person who has a lot to do! Ahem!”
Cheongmyeong stretched out his stomach toward the grave and grinned.
“so… … .”
And slowly closed my eyes. A bright smile spread across his unusually calm face.
“Rest in peace, priest.”
With those last words, Cheongmyeong slowly turned around.
My steps rarely fall… … .
“Oh, come quickly! “Why are you procrastinating like this?!”
Oh, Mr!
“Goes! Let’s go, you bastards! “I’m going!”
In the end, Cheongmyeong frowned after shouting.
“Oh, you annoying bastards. Anyway, you don’t leave a real person alone even for a moment! “Err!”
Cheongmyeong cursed loudly and ran down the hill.
On the hill where he left, only a small burial mound remained.
It’s covered in dirt now and looks unsightly, but soon green grass will grow on this grave as well. In fall, it is covered with fallen leaves, and when winter comes, it turns white with pure white snow.
As each day passes and the seasons come and go, you will naturally be immersed in the scenery of the volcano.
So many years have passed… … .
Even if there comes a time when no one knows that the tomb is here because it has been carved by the wind and compacted by the rain, the spirit of the volcano will remain here and watch over it forever.
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