Master Yukhap says,
“Low-Down Sect Leader, aren’t you looking down on ?”
“No, of course not.”
“I’ve seen guys like you in Kangho. Especially in orthodox factions.”
Looks like Master Yukhap is angry.
“Is that so?”
“Died while fooling around believing in their faction. Having faith in their martial arts skills and died due to arrogance. Died from ignoring due to my looks. The sa goes for you. I guess you look down on because I’m dragging the pests around.”
Master Yukhap smirks at . The mont Master Yukhap lays his orders, the seven bugs will attack no matter their livelihood.
On the other hand, I sit alone in the main hall and calmly wait for Master Yukhap to give his order.
Master Yukhap, who is staring at for a while, tilts his head and says,
“……How unusual. You’re too young to be this calm.”
Il Chung says to Master Yukhap,
“Should we kill him, sir?”
“Wait it out.”
“Yes.”
“Look at his expression. He’s a weirdo.”
I wait without much response and tell Cha Sung-tae,
“Sung-tae, bring so Dukuang liquor.”
“Right away, sir.”
When Cha Sung-tae walks in, puts the two Dukuang liquor on the table, and disappears, Master Yukhap asks,
“Is there poison this ti?”
I pour a drink without answering.
I wanted to pour a glass of alcohol for the pests that had died in my hands, but I can’t since Master Yukhap is a skeptic.
After downing three glasses, I look at Master Yukhap’s ugly face.
It was the sa in my previous life, but I now could read his emotions which were uglier than his own face.
Having an ugly face doesn’t an you have a twisted mind.
But this guy has both.
Master Yukhap is such a vicious person that he later gained the fitting nickna of Ghost Demon (鬼魔). Perhaps that’s why he appears more hideous. Feeling the alcohol kick in, I say to Master Yukhap,
“Master Yukgap.”
“It’s Yukhap.”
“Now that I’m seeing you, you’re ugly.”
“…….”
“Your face is so ugly. In terms of visuals, you’re uglier than all the pests here. So, did you purposely pick ugly guys as your subordinates? Just so you ugly bastards can co in packs. No?”
Master Yukhap looks really angry.
“…….”
He is so angry that he can’t utter a single word to even though he is slowly blinking his eyes.
On the other hand, the Gold Silver Seven Insects are standing by with their heads lowered. They must be aware that Master Yukhap hates people insulting his appearance the most.
Master Yukhap says with a smile,
“You’re a dead man.”
I laugh and reply,
“Why? Because I teased you for being ugly?”
“…Am I that ugly?”
I watch Master Yukhap with my chin propped.
“Let’s see. Let’s take a closer look. Look twice, look three tis.”
“…….”
“You’re absolutely hideous. You’re ugly no matter how much I look at you, Master Yukgap.”
Perhaps because I was speaking too bluntly. Master Yukhap, who was about to lose his cool, suddenly puffs and laughs.
“How absurd.”
I laugh at Master Yukhap’s expression.
“It must be absurd. I’m taken aback, too. It’s rare to see a smiling man this ugly. How horrible.”
“Are you finished, Leader?”
I respond accordingly because I think Master Yukhap is about to lash out.
“No. I need to tell you this. I know why you’re ugly.”
Master Yukhap’s eyes widened.
“What the hell are you talking about?”
“Listen up, I don’t back out from fights. Even if one of us dies in a fight, I have to tell you this. Hear out, I know exactly why you’re so ugly. I even have the solution. It won’t be too late to fight after listening to the story.”
I say with a grim look on my face.
On the other hand, Master Yukhap is looking at as if I were delirious with his ugly face.
I tremble my hands as if trying to calm a livid dog and say,
“Would you hear out? You’ll regret it if you don’t. I don’t know many people.”
With ragged breaths, Master Yukhap stares at the insects including Il Chung. The bugs had their heads lowered as if they were people who were about to die.
Master Yukhap says,
“Tell .”
“Yukgap… calm down and listen carefully.”
Suddenly, Master Yukhap shouts as he slams the table continuously.
“I said my na is Yukhap! Not Yukgap, it’s Yukhap. Yukhap! Yukhap! Yukhap! Yukhap! You prick! Is it that hard? I will tear you to pieces!”
Putting my hands down, I appease the forr Ghost Demon.
“Okay, okay. I got it. Stop fussing and listen carefully. Master Yukhap, allow to explain. Listen first and then get angry.”
“Tell .”
Drinking the liquor, I ask the pests.
“Anyone want a drink? No? Good. I’ll have to drink it alone. Let explain.”
I preach the Ugly Man Theory seriously.
“This is a pretty profound problem. The thing with n… there is the idea of ‘born’ handso and ‘acquired’ handso. Likewise, there is the idea of ‘born’ ugly and ‘acquired’ ugly. Born handso is the attractive appearance you were given since birth. You understand up to here, don’t you?”
Master Yukhap stares at .
“Go on.”
I point my finger at Master Yukhap.
“You are born ugly. It ans you’ve been ugly since birth.”
Master Yukhap looks at with his mouth half open.
“…….”
“But the problem is, you beca an acquired ugly man. What could be the reason? I an, even an ugly man can be acquired handso. It’s my unwavering opinion. Especially, Kangho warriors like us. You just don’t know how.”
“What a load of rubbish.”
“What do you think that ans? This ans that a born handso can beco ugly. The key is the harmony of mind and expression.”
“You sound like a moron.”
I nod.
“It may sound like that if you don’t understand. When a guy laughs, the expression and mind should be in tune, just like inner and outer martial arts. You were thinking about hurting soone, but when your face smiles, your facial muscles tend to twist to the ugly side.”
“…….”
“I too have once had a murderous smile. But now I often laugh because I’m happy. Besides, you have an ugly face, but your heart and expression don’t align. You’re just making your ugly face worse. A man’s face usually changes every ten years. Even if you were born ugly, knowing this ans your face changes just as Kangho warrior’s Qi changes. Is it difficult? Actually, it’s such a difficult and mysterious problem that it feels like I’m explaining martial arts.”
I look at Master Yukhap as I down a glass of liquor.
Master Yukhap says,
“Elaborate. Don’t tell there’s more? If you can’t convince , you’re dead today.”
“Well, save those stupid threats to your subordinates. Very well. That was a bad analogy. Let explain. There was a man’s smile that I thought was really cool. Who could it be?”
“Who?”
“Is it Sword Demon?”
“You an Sword Demon of the Demon Cult?”
I nod.
“This man has only ever laughed out loud in front of once. The smile at the ti was really worth seeing. Why is that? Because it was rare for a guy who never laughs. This man never easily laughs, but when he does, he laughs heartily. This gives you a rough idea of what kind of man he is, doesn’t it?”
“I suppose.”
“This is the first case. The second ti is when Alliance Leader Im So-baek laughed. Oh, he also doesn’t laugh much like Sword Demon. If you put them together, I bet they would only talk expressionless for a hundred days. Leader Im also had a stern expression all the ti, so it was really difficult to check his smile. But he certainly knows how to laugh. It’s a smile that creeps out after confirming the safety of his n and ending the operation safely.”
“So, what about it?”
I glare at Master Yukhap.
“Even a man who only laughs once a year is nice to see. No matter how ugly you are by nature, you can beco a nurtured handso man. Even more so since Kangho warriors can utilize their Qi and aura. The smiles of Alliance Leader and Sword Demon, who escaped the Demon Cult, are rare. It’s because they don’t really have much to laugh about. That’s how hard it is to make them laugh sincerely. On the other hand…”
I point my finger at the pests.
“Look at these pests giggling all the ti since arriving. None of these guys laughed for a mont because sothing was funny. No one laughed because life is enjoyable and fun. Is the fake laughter that you made while shoving stale-tasting food into your throat, worrying if it was poisonous, sincere? It’s all fake, survival, moronic smiles because they’re scared. That’s why their faces are ssed up.”
I explain from the beginning.
“This is what happens when the mind and the smile don’t match. These forced smiling pests will get uglier and eventually turn into monsters in ten years. I told you, didn’t I? A man’s appearance changes every ten years. It is the sa as your inner Qi levels. Your natural face is no big deal to Kangho warriors. Will you slowly grow stronger and beco a handso man? Or will you live ugly day by day and beco an ugly man? That’s the secret to appearances.”
I explained it so seriously that I had to wipe sweat off my forehead. As I drink Dukuang liquor, I say,
“Now you know why you’re ugly? Master Yukgap.”
Master Yukhap glances at calmly.
“Leader, let ask you one thing.”
“Yes, go ahead.”
“I introduced myself as Master Yukhap, but why do you always call Master Yukgap?”
I shake my head and answer in a grave tone.
“That’s .”
“What does that an?”
I grinned as the corners of my mouth curled. It was very fun to tease the forr Ghost Demon.
“It’s up to . Whether you’re Yukhap or Yukgap, the fact that you’re ugly doesn’t change, so don’t be so petty. Why does it matter if it is Yukhap or Yukgap? Your face and mind are ugly anyway. How… Do you understand ? I wonder if you feel like living again after receiving tips and information on how to beco a handso man. Wow, I can’t believe I’m giving you this information without charging a fee. Will there ever be another swordsman like ?”
While Master Yukhap takes a deep breath, I continue.
“No matter how ugly you are, a man who smiles sincerely is beautiful. A smile like that cannot be hidden by ugliness. No matter if you don’t die today or tomorrow, rember. We can all be handso n.”
My lecture, which started with the Ugly n Theory, ended with the Handso Theory. I felt a prick because it felt like I’d swindled them.
“…….”
I ask Master Yukhap reluctantly.
“So? Are you going to fight ? You’re going to end your life today? That’s too bad.”
I call my n before Master Yukhap could respond.
“Sung-tae, Chief So, and Master Hoyeon. Officials.”
The waiting n walk out to the main hall and say,
“Yes, Leader.”
“Did you call for us?”
I stare at Master Yukhap and order my n.
“If I get beaten by one of these guys.”
“Yes, sir.”
“Please ask my acquaintances in Kangho to avenge .”
Cha Sung-tae nods and replies.
“Please lay your order.”
“Contact Alliance Leader Im So-baek, Sword Demon Sunbae who managed to escape Demon Cult, the Cult Leader’s Sister Blood night Palace Leader, and the Wind Cloud Mong Clan’s second son shithead to seek my revenge.”
“Yes.”
“Also, you shouldn’t leave out Nanming Society, South Horizon Sect, and Black Hurricane Castle.”
“Of course.”
“Co to think of it, my acquaintances are situated throughout orthodox, unorthodox, and demon factions. Guess I didn’t live life in vain.”
“That’s right.”
“Please let my hotown friends in Ilyang know. Sung-tae, you should take revenge in about 10 years. You still suck.”
“All right.”
I speak in a solemn tone.
“Let them know the Low-Down Sect Leader was falsely murdered. Say Master Yukhap is Master Yukgap, tell them I was attacked because I was just rely stating facts, that he was ugly. There’s no wrongful story like mine. Alliance Leader will feel especially very sorry for . We had shared a deep comradeship as we exterminated Namak Sect together, so make sure to put Master Yukhap and his n on the Most Wanted List. Not Yukgap, it’s Yukhap. Don’t forget.”
Cha Sung-tae nods.
“I will definitely deliver the ssage. Is it Yukgap?”
“It’s Yukhap.”
“Yes, I understand.”
I grab Moonlight Dagger stuck on the table and stare at Master Yukhap.
“Good. I’m relieved. Now let’s fight…”
“…….”
“Mas.Ter⸱Yuk⸱Gap.”
I smile broadly after calling out to the forr Ghost Demon. In this case, it was a very appropriate expression since it was fun to tease him.
Ah, it’d be too troubling if I beco too handso at this rate…
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I did so self-reflection.
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