Episode 286
“Senior, why are you here?”
“I heard that the hero who saved the Volcanic Sect is visiting the Maeng’s headquarters. Shouldn’t I co out to et him?”
Sohyeongeom’s eyes as he looked at us were full of goodwill.
It seems that he wanted to show his sincerity to for rescuing the survivors of the Volcanic Sect, including Plum God Sword.
I felt proud.
With this, it can be said that all debts owed to him have been repaid.
“But why didn’t I call you?”
“What do you an?”
“I asked Namhakgeom (嵐虐劍) that friend to send troops, but why did he not contact in any way? “Even if I had sent just one letter, I would have co forward myself.”
“The junior couldn’t understand the feelings of the senior. sorry. “I was so out of it that I didn’t even think about it.”
“I didn’t an to question you. “There is no need to apologize.”
In fact, I didn’t call it on purpose.
Because I didn’t know where it would go, just one small hook was enough.
Of course, I wasn’t planning on telling those thoughts out loud.
There is no reason to break labor.
“Elder!”
“How are you?”
Cheongyeong Dojang, Cheonpyeong Dojang, and Cheonwoo Dojang, all disciples of the Hwasan Sect, prostrated themselves before Sohyeongeom.
Sohyeongeom was not only an elder of the Maeng clan, but also an elder of the Hwasan faction.
“I’m glad you’re safe.”
“Many of my disciples died or were injured.”
“But didn’t you guys survive safely? “It must have been a blessing from Heaven and Earth.”
“…….”
Let the solemn atmosphere prevail for a while.
Sohyeongeom let out a long sigh, looked back at the teacher standing next to , and said.
“Are you the teacher of the Sichuan branch leader?”
“That’s right.”
“You have a great disciple.”
“You are a worthy disciple for .”
“These are not words that should co out of the mouth of an expert who has reached the absolute peak.”
“…….”
Heukeungdae, a military unit directly under Sohyeongeom, joined the party.
To put it bluntly, whether their joining was beneficial to the movent, it was not.
Because the escort troops were already overflowing.
Other than the size of the group growing, nothing particularly changed.
‘but.’
I took turns looking at Master and Sohyeongeom, who were chatting lightly with smiles on their faces.
The current situation was worth it just because the two people got to know each other and beca closer friends.
There would co a day when this eting would be beneficial to Master in the future.
Many, many, many.
The regular sound of horses’ hooves pierced my ears.
‘It feels good.’
I humd to myself and looked out the window.
Pouring sunlight, wide fields, and a blue sky without a single cloud in sight.
The scenery in my field of view was no different from before, but I no longer felt bored.
I had a gut feeling.
I believe that I will be able to gain a lot through this trip to Honam.
* * *
When we arrived at Maeng’s headquarters, Pang Mun-hwan, the unit commander of Hyeonmudae, ca out and welcod and my group.
“Long ti no see.”
“It’s been a while. “He suffered severe internal injuries and his complexion doesn’t look very good.”
“I think it will take so ti to recover.”
“I hope you get well.”
“thank you.”
phut!
Is it because of poor health?
Today, Pang Mun-hwan’s hand patting my back felt spicy.
Frowning and stroking my back, I unpacked my luggage at the hotel I was guided to and threw myself on the bed.
I quickly fell asleep.
It seed like he was tired without knowing it.
‘Is this how an ordinary person who has not learned martial arts feels on a long distance trip?’
I can’t believe it was such a difficult journey even though it was a comfortable journey where I didn’t even lift a finger.
I felt like I had a little idea of how sorry the Master must have felt when he moved to Sacheon with his wife.
When I woke up after blacking out, the sun was already rising outside the window.
I felt absurd.
No matter how tired you are.
I can’t believe I was asleep for six full hours.
As I was fixing my hair after returning ho, a knock on the door reached my ears.
When I opened the door and went outside, Pang Mun-hwan greeted in a cheerful tone.
“Did you get a good rest last night?”
“After unpacking my luggage at the hotel, I fell asleep. “When I woke up, it was morning.”
“I don’t know how the heavenly dragon beca so weak.”
“That’s right.”
After chatting with Peng Wen-hwan, I headed to the ng Jubu conference room.
Having been on this road several tis, it now felt familiar.
There were far more people in the conference room than expected.
At the head of the table sat the Murim lord Hua Baek, and behind him was the general general Zhuge Huan.
All of the Four Gods were present, and many elders who were known to have heavy hips were also present.
“See you, Lord.”
“Welco.”
Artist Joo motioned for to take a seat.
After politely wrapping my arms around , I sat down on the chair and all the gazes of the middle school students were focused on .
“First of all, let say thank you for responding to my call despite being sick.”
“no. As a mber of the Order, it is natural to respond to the Lord’s call. “I’m just sorry that I couldn’t respond to the summons sooner.”
Although he says this, in fact, there was no compulsion at all in the summons that Joo Baek gave .
If it weren’t for Master’s arrival, my visit to the main temple would have been a long ti later.
“You made a big contribution this ti. Thanks to this, ng’s prestige has greatly increased.”
“…….”
“No one here will be able to deny your rit. Of course, we should give him an appropriate reward.”
“Before proceeding with the rit award, there is one thing I would like to point out.”
The identity of the woman who opened her mouth as if she had been waiting was none other than Jujakdaeju.
She said, glaring at with sharp eyes.
“There is one thing I would like to ask the Sacheon branch leader.”
“Please speak.”
“I heard that you have learned Geumgong (禁功). Is this true?”
I didn’t answer right away and took a pause.
It felt like what was coming was coming.
Originally, martial arts called Geumgong are all classified as magic arts, regardless of their type.
Of course, it was a serious cri that could not be tolerated for a person belonging to a group to learn magic.
Until now, no one has questioned about this.
Because there was no one around who wanted to get into trouble with by ntioning an uncomfortable topic.
However, this is the headquarters of the Maeng.
It was a place full of ghosts who felt uncomfortable with my presence and felt the need to keep in check.
To them, the rumor that ‘Cheonryong had mastered magic’ would have been an excellent justification.
I was sure.
In addition to the jujakdaeju, there are probably quite a few people who are looking for an opportunity to bite .
“Your reply is late. “I asked if the rumor was true.”
“It’s true.”
I nodded and answered, and in an instant, the entire conference room was filled with a buzzing noise.
Even though Commander-in-Chief Zhuge Huan called for silence, the noise hardly subsided.
So elders raised their voices and insisted that I be punished.
Based on the logic that rit is rit and accomplishnt is accomplishnt.
“…….”
I didn’t make any excuses and just quietly observed the situation.
At a ti like this, there was no need to say useless things and throw food to the wild cats.
After so ti had passed, the atmosphere cald down slightly.
Juhwabaek, who swept the middle school students with an annoyed expression, asked a question.
“May I ask how you learned gold gong?”
“I’m sorry, but I can’t answer that. “I promised the teacher I would keep it a secret.”
I ca up with an answer that seed to have sothing to it, but in reality, it was nothing more than a plausible excuse for those who misunderstood my past.
Isn’t it impossible to reveal the truth as it is?
“rude!”
“Lord! “You should never pass it up!”
The atmosphere, which had barely cald down, soon heated up.
This ti I just watched the scene without saying anything.
In tis like these, we had to push forward shalessly.
‘There will never be a proper punishnt given anyway.’
The news of Cheonryong’s activities spread throughout the central plains.
It was a situation where people’s attention was focused on .
At a ti like this, what would happen if news spread that the upper echelons of the ng had punished ?
‘Everyone in this place probably knows. If you’re not careful, you may face backlash while trying to maintain discipline.’
The Murim Alliance had to be a just and fair group.
At least externally.
‘In the end, checks are just checks.’
All they can do is put pressure on and see if I can.
Since it was not a real threat, there was no reason to be intimidated.
“Quiet! Be quiet!”
Only after Zhuge Huan shouted several tis did the atmosphere calm down again.
Juhwabaek let out a small sigh and asked, tapping the table with his index finger.
“Is there anything you want to say?”
“I have no intention of making excuses. It is an undeniable fact that I have learned gold gong. Even if you deprive of my qualifications as a monk, I have nothing to say. “If you give disciplinary action, I will gladly accept it.”
Is it because Artist Joo is openly showing signs of discomfort?
There was a strange tension in the conference room.
Everyone just looked at each other and did not open their mouths first.
“I don’t think it will be a big problem.”
The one who broke the silence and took the lead was none other than Man Rik-kun (萬力拳).
He, who had not said a word until now, opened his mouth and the attention of the middle school students focused on him.
Master Suzaku frowned and raised his voice.
“What do you an there is no problem!”
“Strictly speaking, the Geumgong practiced by the Sichuan branch leader is not a martial art based on demon energy.”
“Even so, a magic craft is a magic craft!”
“Although Geumgong is classified as a magic craft, mastering it does not an you beco a madman. And considering the contributions made by the Sacheon branch leader, wouldn’t it be okay to cover up so of the mistakes?”
“I think the sa thing. “If we punish the Sacheon branch chief here, what will the leaders dispatched to the front think?”
Imdiately, people appeared who sympathized with the claim of full power.
I inwardly raised the corner of my mouth.
I knew it would end up like this.
‘Perhaps the reward will be slightly reduced or it will only amount to a nominal disciplinary action.’
I thought it turned out better.
This ti I found out for sure.
Who are the people within the group who have animosity toward ?
‘I guess I’ll have to ask Hao Mun to gather information about them.’
Sohyeongeomdo, Namhakgeomdo, Manjunggeomdo, and Unhakgeomdo.
Each person added a word, lending strength to Man Power-kwon’s remarks.
There were a few people who resisted until the end, but they could not go against the trend.
Joo Hwabaek, who organized the opinions of the middle school students, spoke as if making a declaration.
“I order the Sacheon branch leader to be placed on probation for two months for the cri of learning a forbidden martial art and concealing it until now.”
The term ant to rest and take care of one’s body for two months.
This is what is ant by mild punishnt.
match!
Joo Hwa-baek, who caught everyone’s attention by pressing his palms together, skillfully changed the topic.
“Let’s get back to the main topic. Let’s each give our opinions on what kind of compensation should be given to the Sichuan branch leader.”
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