Episode 745 Who touched what? (5)
Early moning.
“Keueuung.”
Kwak Hoe, carrying a large bucket, trudged along.
“I can’t believe I’m in a situation where I even have to bring dog food.”
The dogs that the beast archers brought in and left behind during the opening ceremony of Cheonwoomaeng remain in the volcano and occupy their place like homeowners.
There were many opinions to send them down the mountain right away, but King Hyeonjong, who was a long-time scholar, expressed the opinion, ‘If we had a relationship, how could we drive them out because they are dumb animals?’, and no one in Hwasan dared to chase the dogs out. It became impossible to do it.
Thanks to this, collecting dog food was added as one of the main duties of Celadon boats.
“Okay. It’s a lot cuter than I thought, so it’s okay… … .”
In fact, volcanoes are extremely barren places.
The environment? No, people.
It wasn’t like this in the past, but now, the only thing cute is even if you wash your eyes and look for it, there are demon-like things that grind their teeth and practice with each other. So, so to speak, isn’t the hell that descended on this world a volcano?
For those living in such a volcano, the presence of dogs that hit their tails when they get close was a great comfort. Watching him panting and wagging his tail while showing his belly kindly, I was able to forget about the devilish executioners for a moment.
The problem is that comfort and annoyance are clearly separate issues… … .
What can I do? If it is unfair, the distribution should be higher.
“I think I can get Myeongja’s pear soon… … . “Only then will you be free from this chore.”
After sighing and talking to himself, Kwak Hoi turned the corner and opened his mouth.
“Guys, eat… … .”
huh?
But at the sight of the sight before his eyes, Huo Hui forgot what he was saying and closed his eyes.
What am I looking at?
The dogs were lined up in a row.
Well, I can roughly understand that. If dogs climb a volcano, they must follow the volcano’s laws. If you act like you live on the street, isn’t it obvious that a rabid dog worse than a dog will come running at you with foam at the mouth?
The problem was that all the dogs in rows were lying down with their four paws straight up in the sky.
‘Is he dead?’
no no. I don’t think that’s the case… … .
It looks like it’s alive, as its four outstretched legs are trembling. It’s not like everyone ate something they couldn’t eat, so why is everyone in such a strange posture… … .
Haaaaaaaaa!
At that moment, Kwak Hoi flinched at the sharp sound and turned his head.
Baek-ah was lying in a crooked position in front of the dogs lying in a row.
“… … .”
The posture seen from the back is just… … It looks like a mad dog from Hwasan is drunk with a bottle of alcohol.
At that feeling of déjà vu, Kwak Hoi got goosebumps all over his body and trembled.
‘No, now it’s done…’ … .’
Just by looking at this, doesn’t it look like that damn marten is giving the dogs a treat?
I picked up the dogs I saw on the street, and the sizes of the dogs vary, but the largest of the dogs is almost the size of a human. And yet, being pinned down by a marten the size of a rat bell… … .
Kwak Hoi’s nose turned cold.
It’s like… … .
Haaaaaaaaa!
When Baek-ah let out a loud bark again, the dogs that were lying down flipped over and woke up like a lightning bolt.
And they lined up in a very disciplined posture without any disruption.
Baek-ah slowly got up from his seat as if he was very annoyed. The white cotton ball-like thing opened its black, shiny eyes, and all the dogs in line curled their tails and trembled.
Sigh!
When Baek-ah shouted briefly, the dogs suddenly started running towards the mountain gate with all their might.
Kiik!
Baekah snorted at the sight and slightly turned his head.
“… … .”
“… … .”
At that moment, the eyes of Kwak Hoe and Baek Ah, who were holding dog food, met. A moment of silence passed.
Tilt.
Baek-ah opened her eyes wide and tilted her cute head to the side as if she knew nothing. Kwak Hoi was at a loss for words.
‘Well, that abominable… … .’
Anyway, it’s just like the owner!
There is nothing healthy in this damn volcano, not even people or animals, nothing is healthy!
* * *
“Okay.”
Hyeonyoung’s face also distorted when she came running late and heard the situation. There was a lot of irritation in her voice.
“We are not some kind of neighborhood drum, we are a bandit, a small number, and everyone… … . “Don’t you think it seems like everyone in the neighborhood is stabbing you at least once?”
“That’s something that can’t be helped.”
Unam shook his head.
Places that carry out business on a scale similar to that of a volcano are usually commercial establishments known in the central region or large-scale, old-style businesses. Such people often have established a firm position by being in business for a long time.
Hwang Jong-ui sighed and said.
“No matter how Hwasan has become the leader of the Cheonwoo Alliance and is making a name for himself throughout the world… … “It’s still inferior to the more prominent old file rooms.”
“Hmm.”
“From their perspective, it would be a good place to take a stab.”
“Okay. “It’s good to stab at it.”
At that moment, a sarcastic voice sounded as if my stomach was twisted.
“These bastards, you think we’re easy?”
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“Cheongmyeong, be patient!”
“Good boy! Wow.”
“now! Here is Danggwa, Danggwa! “Wow, look here.”
Jo Geol, Yoon Jong, and Baek Cheon held down Cheongmyeong, who was about to convulse, from all directions and stuffed sweets into his mouth.
“Ugh, let go! Don’t you let go? Now, even the inferior bastards are putting their heads on the line. Oh my goodness! “I’m not afraid of eating and splashing in the water!”
Cheongmyeong… … . They say that if a bandit is a group of kids who splash in the water, a bandit is a group of kids who play in the dirt, and we are people who climb mountains.
Hwasan developed in many ways, but the most developed aspect was his unwavering and strong mental strength. What I mean is, now I can continue the meeting calmly no matter what Cheongmyeong next to me says.
“What do you think would be best to do?”
“What can I do? “Cheongmyeong is 100% right!”
Hyeonyoung spoke clearly as if there was nothing to think about.
“If you stay quiet even after being beaten, you become a bully and a brat. Haven’t you felt that keenly all these years?”
“yes.”
“Furthermore, it is not a problem anywhere else, but the Ghost Gate and the Galaxy Top. In times like this, if we don’t step up, who will?”
Hyeonjong quietly nodded. It was a gesture that seemed to confirm that Hyeonyoung’s words were correct.
But it seemed like he didn’t think much of the phenomenon.
“It’s not that easy to think about, Jang Moon-in.”
“Hmm?”
Hyeonjong looked at the phenomenon as if asking him to say more at the unexpected remark.
“The opponent is not good.”
“Not good?”
“yes.”
Phenomenon nodded with a heavy face.
“Encountering bandits in the mountains is a scary thing, but it is nothing compared to meeting bandits on the water. No matter how high and rugged a mountain is, it is ultimately the place where you put your feet on the ground. However, in order to deal with the enemy, we inevitably have to take a boat and go to the Yangtze River.”
“… … yes.”
“Fighting against an enemy on a ship is several times more difficult than facing an enemy on land. Moreover, our children have almost no experience riding a boat.”
“He is like that too.”
“There may be some variables. So it’s not an easy thing to think about.”
“Hmm.”
A look of concern appeared on Hyeonjong’s face.
“I think the same thing, Jang Moon-in.”
Even Unam came forward to help with the phenomenon.
“The opponent is one of the eighteen members of the Yangtze River and the five members of the Shen Zhou family. Of course, Hwasan is different from the past, but turning one of the Shinju Five members into an enemy is a decision that must be made carefully.”
The name Shinjuopae weighed heavily on King Hyeonjong.
Don’t they already have a strained relationship with Maninbang, one of the five members of the Shinju Five Clan? In this situation, adding more enemies to the Shinjuo faction was certainly not an easy decision.
“Then what do you think we should do?”
“Confronting someone with force is not the only solution.”
Unam glanced around and said.
“It is clear why Surochae is suddenly aiming to travel to the galaxy. This is because I heard a rumor that Galaxy Pyohang is making a lot of money. They may be after your valuables, but they also know that it can’t last. In the end… … .”
“In the end?”
Unam hesitated and spoke with a bit of humility.
“I guess they are asking us to pay tolls to travel across the Yangtze River like other clans do.”
“… … “Did you say toll?”
“Yes, Jang Mun-in.”
Hyeonjong’s face slightly distorted.
“Do you mean to say that I have to pay a toll to the pirates and beg them to let me cross the Yangtze River?”
“Jang Moon-in. Listen. It’s not something you necessarily think about. As far as I know, merchant merchants run by other clans also pay tolls at Surochae when crossing the Yangtze River.”
“… … .”
“It’s cheaper than trying to increase work for no reason.”
Hyeonjong looked back at Hwang Jong-ui as if to confirm its authenticity. Then Hwang Jong-ui nodded her head.
“That’s true, Jang Mun-in.”
“Huh… … .”
Hwang Jong-ui elaborated as he glanced at Hyeonjong.
“In fact, whether you encounter bandits or enemy soldiers, paying the appropriate toll and avoiding trouble is basic. However, thanks to the good relationship with the green forest, the Galaxy Pass has not had to pay tolls in the mountains.”
“Are you saying that I have to pay Surochae?”
“… … A long writer. “I have been preparing for personal tolls all along.”
Hyeonjong’s eyebrows twitched.
What does this mean?
Hwang Jong-ui lowered his gaze as if he was a little sorry.
“if… … “If they are asking for a toll, it is not a personal toll, but rather a ticket, and furthermore, they want the upper level to always pay a certain amount.”
“Hehehehe.”
Hyeonjong burst out laughing as if it was absurd.
“Does that even make sense?”
“Of course it’s not easy, but… … .”
In fact, it was a difficult topic for Hwang Jong-ui to answer. He is in a position where he cannot dare to ask Hwasan to do such a thing. That’s why Unam answered instead.
“Anything that can be solved with money is better solved with money, Jang Moon-in. “Isn’t it better than putting your disciples in danger?”
Unam’s voice was firm. Hyeonjong pressed his temples as if he had a headache.
“Unam. But then… … .”
“Jang Moon-in. You must not forget it. Nothing is more important than disciples. Even if the object of comparison is the pride of a volcano.”
Hyeonjong slowly closed his eyes. But the worries didn’t last long. He quickly opened his eyes and nodded his head firmly.
“You are right. “If you can avoid danger, you should do it.”
“It’s the right decision.”
“if… … .”
“Oh, wait a minute!”
At that moment, Cheongmyeong, who was being held by Baekcheon and his party, suddenly stood up.
“now. Cheongmyeong truly… … .”
“Oh, get out of the way!”
Cheongmyeong grabbed Jo Geol, who was trying to push him back, and threw him away.
thud!
The rock hanging on the wall slowly flowed down. Cheongmyeong continued his conversation without even looking at him.
“What Sasukjo said is also correct. “If it can be resolved without fighting, of course we should do it.”
“what?”
“Solve it without fighting… … .”
“So, what?”
“… … .”
Cheongmyeong quietly closed his mouth and looked around. Everyone was like, ‘What did I hear wrong? He has an expression that says, ‘There’s no way something like that could come out of that guy’s mouth.’
“No, everyone is really too cool. “Do I look like some kind of bloodthirsty demon?”
“… … “That’s better.”
“I can get along just fine as a demon.”
“… … .”
Cheongmyeong’s cheeks trembled.
But are these real?
“So what did you think?”
Just before Cheongmyeong was about to be overturned, Hyeonjong wisely interrupted the flow. Cheongmyeong, who had half-boiled something, groaned slightly and opened his mouth.
“But this is not that situation. If those guys really wanted tolls, they wouldn’t have tried to attack and kill the envoys. “They must have taken things and held them hostage.”
“… … “Umm.”
Everyone nodded as if that statement made sense.
“What is certain is that the situation is a bit more complicated than we thought. and… … Now this will be a common occurrence. “In such cases, it is impossible to judge the situation in advance and draw conclusions here, a thousand miles away.”
“What do you think we should do?”
“I should go and see.”
Cheongmyeong shrugged his shoulders.
“Whether it’s porridge or rice, you have to go first and figure out the situation. But if it’s a situation that can really be resolved with words, then that’s what you do. Otherwise… … .”
“or not?”
“Or something. lol.”
Cheongmyeong smiled brightly and scratched the back of his head.
“Do I really need to say it in words?”
“… … no. no.”
I think I understand it even if I don’t listen.
Hyeonjong quietly nodded. There is some truth to both sides. However, what was certain was that it was not easy to make a judgment based on the current information alone. In the end, there was only one decision he had to make now.
“Listen.”
“Yes, Jang Mun-in.”
“The decision is on hold. “First of all, we will dispatch an investigation team as soon as possible to determine the truth and find the missing people.”
“Yes, Jang Mun-in!”
It was a decision about which there could be no disagreement.
“and… … .”
Hyeonjong’s eyes fell squarely on Cheongmyeong.
“Cheongmyeong is missing from the investigation team being dispatched this time. “You should know that.”
“yes?”
Cheongmyeong’s eyes grew as big as fists at the unexpected words.
“Me?”
“okay.”
“Me?”
“okay!”
“… … Are you saying I’m missing out? why?”
“why? “Why did you ask now?”
Hyeonjong laughed as if it was fun.
“Didn’t I tell you, it was an investigation?”
“yes. But what?”
“If there is one person in the world who does not fit the word ‘investigation’ as much as you do, please name me. Then I’ll send it to you!”
“Jogeol’s death penalty.”
Hyeonjong was shocked at the words that came out without the slightest hesitation. The answer turned out to be more plausible than expected. Everyone’s eyes, including Hyeonjong, turned to Jo Geol.
An expression of resentment flashed across Jo Geol’s face.
“Why me… … .”
It’s really subtle. No matter how much I thought about it, it was difficult to pinpoint it.
“Well, of course Jo Geol-gi is a bit unreliable, but… … .”
“Come on, Jang Mun-in!”
“Okay. Still, Cheongmyeong is better than you!”
“oh my god… … . How can you say such harsh words… … .”
“What’s so bad! “You bastard!”
Jogeol tried to rush at Cheongmyeong with all his might, but before he could throw himself, someone grabbed his collar and pulled him hard.
“You’re a long-time writer, but this Jo club!” This club! “I told you not to do anything reckless!”
slap! slap! slap!
“Ahh! execution! mouth! “It hurts, eup!”
“Jodong-Ari, just do it!”
Yoon Jong, who started to subdue Jo Geol at the speed of light, dragged Jo Geol to the corner. Hyeonjong, who was staring blankly at that momentary scene, shook his head.
“anyway! Not this time! “This is Jang Mun-in’s order!”
“omg… … .”
Cheongmyeong’s mouth suddenly opened in shock.
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