I rember the words you said before about how you got the face mask that day.
And how did I get it?
The GO rooms. You said you asked for it there, and I guess I will have to go there to find out.
Oh
Seol Young thought,
It isnt like he cannot think.
On the other hand, after Zaha said that, his expression changed.
Wait. At that ti, the situation was so urgent that I just passed it off was there an information room in the castle?
Yes. Its the Black and White Hall.
Zaha tilted his head.
The GO rooms are near the royal tombs?
Yes, right there.
Before he could even ask further questions, Seol Young spoke quickly,
Lets go there.
He had no choice but to follow. And the couple, who were preparing the tea, were surprised and asked,
You are going to the Moon Palace?
No.
Then?
The GO rooms.
Uh?
When they heard where they were going, the couples eyes went wide, and the two n left them as the couple stared at their backs.
There is one thing you must do.
As soon as Seol Young ca out, he warned him,
In my case, I was a low-level Hwarang who was able to sneak in and out. However, if the fact that you, the High Governor, went there is discovered, they will be shocked. And it would ruin things.
I am not so stupid.
Then will you be able to stay quiet and act naturally? And what will you do?
Are you really asking that?
Zaha replied.
But staying silent wasnt enough.
If either of them was alone, then blending in with people was easy, but the two of them going there was too much, and people would notice.
We will have to cover him up a bit.
With that thought, Seol Young headed for the market.
In the forest near the royal tombs, at the Black and White Hall, where the GO rooms are.
It was also a lucky day.
There were many people who played GO here, but there were even more people playing GO today. In addition, there were people selling so snacks and tea. It all felt like one small thing, and everyone would run away to avoid being seen.
At this place, two people in black clothes appeared.
This GO place wasnt one to be ashad of. But wherever they went, there were a lot of people who didnt want to reveal their identities.
So, there were quite a few people who covered their faces with dark clothes, hats, or veils on their heads.
So the two of them didnt stand out, and Seol Young led the path.
When it cos to playing GO, I understand that this is a Criminal Room where you can look for clues, but
Is this so hidden thing?
Zaha looked around closely. Only then did they find the door and go inside.
Is it here?
No.
Once they entered, there were people in the Heavenly People Room. And that was what Seol Young looked at.
Here.
.
There were three words on the door. Zaha looked around and turned toward the room with an absurd look on his face.
It was natural to be curious. If everyone knew about it, then it wouldnt be a hidden world.
Be quiet from now on.
Seol Young looked at him as if to warn him. It was the sa room he went to last ti.
The man seed to have won quite a few gas and was still sitting there.
Seol Young guided Zaha.
This way.
After waiting, they managed to get a table, and the two of them sat.
It is you.
The man beyond the veil recognized Seol Young.
The opponents hand reached right for the board. Anyone could see that the hand wasnt a human one but one with claws for nails.
?
Zahas expression changed.
He might have expected sothing odd from the person who gave the information to Seol Young, and as Zaha saw it himself, his eyes went sharp, and he touched his sword. 1
There was no sound, nor was there any killing intent.
However, the one behind the veil could feel it.
This man?
My client.
Seol Young silently said.
He seems hot-blooded.
Aha.
The man just continued.
But since you didnt bring anything with you, isnt it just a deal? Surely playing GO is good, but its better to trade here.
It is a deal.
Seol Young said.
Last ti I asked you to find sothing. I ca back because I wanted to know sothing about that request.
What do you want to know?
I want to know how you found that foreign object.
I cannot say that.
The man flat-out rejected him.
Why would I say it? Disclosing it wouldnt be right for business. What idiot would take up such a deal?
Instead of answering, Seol Young took out a pouch from his sleeve and untied the string around it. Then he took out an object and placed it on the checkerboard.
It was with the tombs where I picked up the colored jade.
But before opening the cloth around the object he took out, Seol Young turned to Zaha,
What? What now?
Zaha asked with his eyes.
And the next mont, his eyes widened as if saying, What are you doing?
And he opened up the cloth, revealing the index finger of a human.
It was one of the last remaining dangerous items buried at the foot of Mount Toham.
This finger.
Has it been a hundred years? No, a thousand years. But the finger didnt even rot a little. In its original state, it held a very dark, ominous aura.
The re fact that a Hwarang possessed such an item ant this was sothing to report.
It was getting more and more dangerous. Zaha turned his head and looked away.
On the other hand, the man was too engrossed in the object.
He wasnt sure if it tallied with the jade given the last ti, but as it was right in front of him, he wanted to covet it.
Owning this would be like completing a collection.
Fine.
The man growled.
You do not speak about it, and just this once.
I know.
Seol Young replied.
This is the first and last ti. I will never ask for such a deal again. I dont need anything else. I just need to know how you found the foreign object.
That
The man finally said,
It is an object that the people of the Apryang nation used.
The Apryang nation?
Seol Young asked, and Zaha, who was silent, looked their way again.
He seed to have taken quite an interest in this new piece of information. He seed eager to listen and say sothing, but Seol Young gave him a sign to keep his mouth shut.
The Apryang nation or the Apduk nation.
It was the na of a weak nation that belonged to a nearby region.
The nation was known to have perished.
However, they never ca to Silla and chose to live in their own land until the end, preserving their culture for hundreds of years. It could be said that it was a small nation within Silla.
Right.
The man said.
For five days, I wandered around the old ruins of their land and then finally found that thing. It was buried twelve feet deep in the ground.
Just one?
Yes. Even if you go there, I dont think you will find another one.
Uh?
There was silence.
Seol Young couldnt see the man, but he could feel his eyes staring right at him.
By any chance
Eventually, he said,
If you really have to find it, go to a place called Bakdalgol.
Seol Young asked,
Is it a village in Apryang?
Yes. But even if you go, it will be useless.
Why?
That information isnt included in this deal. I even gave you a little more favor.
I understand. So heading to Apryang will work.
Seol Young said.
This ends our deal.
As soon as he said that, the man reached out and grabbed the finger. And at that mont, in the excitent, five long nails appeared, snatched it, and vanished.
Seol Young pretended not to see anything and got up.
Zaha followed him, and they went out of the room and back into the GO rooms.
As soon as he ca out, Zaha said,
That
Do not worry. He will not do anything bad with that finger. He just had a hard ti controlling his emotions. Just as humans collect the body parts of the Yokais.
Not that
The owner of the finger said it was fine. He told to take it and use it as I want.
Not that
Use it? Then that person will never be safe either. Just being with will make you an accomplice. We did this together.
Let talk!
Zaha cried out.
Did it hurt you so much just because you showed that finger? It doesnt even matter now!
Then?
You know what those guys are like! What do you see in that Yokai that makes you believe what it said?
Ah, that was what he was talking about.
Seol Young went silent and said, being a bit embarrassed,
I dont believe it either, but rather its desire to seek profit. And you must have sensed that it wants to continue trading in the future, right? Who else will bring it such things?
So there is no other choice, is that what you are saying?
There is nothing wrong with making people believe there is more to things. If it wants to keep doing business with , then there is no need for it to lie or give false information.
I am not saying its fake
Zaha frowned.
That Yokais way of talking is quite unpleasant. It seems that sothing bad happened when he went into that village. Did you not feel it?
I felt nothing
Seol Young looked at Zaha like he was saying sothing strange.
He thought for a mont.
And Zaha suddenly said,
There is one thing you need to realize.
What is that?
That you are very lucky.
Seol Young asked curiously.
Why?
PR/N: Zaha is surprised that the information dealer Seol Young has been getting information from is actually a Yokai.
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