I stayed in Black Rabbit Union and trained my new subordinates day and night. I wasn’t expecting their skills to improve imdiately. Still, I hope their ntal state would beco similar to that of a Rakshasa1, a fiend, or an Asura2. In short, I want their ntality to be both elite and evil.
They mistakenly think I would eventually let them off to so extent.
I have no intention of easing off my training for them.
Gaining a na as a mber of the Unorthodox Factions ans they have committed heinous things. In the sense of atonent, I train myself, the officials, and subordinates with ferocity as if we are going to break our bodies over and over again.
The sa applies to .
External martial arts training is inherently painful.
Much like how life is all about pain and suffering.
I often exercise and train together with my subordinates. If the leader is in training, no subordinates will dare to express their reluctance.
With this, I’ve thoroughly integrated myself into the Black Rabbit Union.
I am so engrossed in training that I can’t rember whether I was originally the Low-Down Sect Leader, the Black Rabbit Union Leader, an errand boy, or a training instructor.
We are simply trash that is spending all our ti practicing martial arts, training, eating, and shitting every day with the aim of eliminating monkeys like Dae Na-chal’s forces and the Black Hurricane Castle.
That’s who we are.
As I am taking a break in the main hall after wrapping up a long morning training session, Manager Byuk, whom I haven’t seen for a while, approaches with a large number of docunts.
“Leader, I have sothing to report to you.”
I reply while looking at the pile of papers in the hands of Manager Byuk.
“Why are there so many?”
“Please, allow to explain.”
Manager Byuk sits down and explains the docunts. In summary, the docunts are reports that summarize the ledger, the current status of the workforce, and business. Honestly speaking, I am not very interested.
When did he take the ti to do all this?
However, I complint Manager Byuk in acknowledgnt of his hard work.
“Formidable, indeed. Our Manager Byuk is an excellent talent that serves as the brain, the general, the administrator, and the financial head of the Black Rabbit Union. I need to add another position for you as the finance officer. It’s too much of a waste to leave you as a re manager.”
I’ve done everything in my power.
I just say a few words of praise, but Manager Byuk’s expression brightens like a sunflower.
Even as the one who complinted him, I am puzzled.
“Thank you, Leader. I was able to work on this happily when you gave an exemption from the training.”
I nod my head.
‘Hmm, no wonder…….’
But there is sothing else that Manager Byuk wants to report.
“Please take a look at this as well. I tried to summarize it extensively in one volu.”
I open the book Manager Byuk hands to , and this ti I am in shock due to the extraordinary title.
「Twelve General Strategy Guide (攻掠集)」
“……!”
A volu is usually a book containing poems and paragraphs. Therefore, the title itself assus that valuable information, thods, and recomnded strategies regarding the Twelve Generals are contained within. I flip through the book with a serious expression and remain in awe. Not only does the volu have detailed writings, but there are also illustrations. The quality is as remarkable as a prestigious faction or clan’s secret scripture.
“Manager Byuk, you have excellent drawing skills.”
Manager Byuk briefly explains the strategy guide with a pleased expression.
“I figured that you might be curious about the physique, the masks, martial arts techniques, and weaponry of the Twelve Generals. I organized everything I knew and wrote it down. I included illustrations as well. It would’ve taken a long ti to just write the information, but it wasn’t difficult to compile them all since I enjoy drawing.”
Listening to Manager Byuk, I study the strategy guide avidly.
The portraits of the Twelve Generals are drawn inside in the style of heroes and generals from the Water Margin and the Records of the Three Kingdoms3. In addition, their weaponry, their respective martial arts technique, and their characteristics are also described.
I know a lot about them, but there’s a lot here that I didn’t know about the Twelve Generals since I was never personally involved with them. In particular, I didn’t know that Hong-shin (紅申), the red monkey) is a woman.
“Hong-shin is a woman?”
“Yes, as I have stated in there, she’s a kleptomaniac, so she’s probably stealing from sowhere right now. Hong-shin is a unique disciple who steals items Dae Na-chal commissions her for and uses the commission fee she earned to study martial arts. Hong-shin is known to only train on her movent skills, so you should be careful of her. Although her rank is lower than yours, all the generals take her seriously, as she’s agile and quick on her feet.”
“I see. Is she really that good?”
“There’s bound to be so prodigies who are very talented in one aspect. It seems Hong-shin has a natural talent in agility.”
At that mont, So Gun-Pyeong sticks his head out of the main hall, and I take the chance to say to him.
“Take over the afternoon training, Chief So. I’ll listen to the moans and cries from here.”
So Gun-pyeong replies.
“Understood.”
As So Gun-pyeong closes the main hall doors and leaves, Manager Byuk says.
“Leader, allow to be frank with you.”
“Go ahead.”
“I think we’re starting to look more like a proper group of the Unorthodox Faction. And I’ve been working happily lately.”
I smile internally and reply.
“Our Manager Byuk is excellent as well. Today, I will thoroughly study this book inside out. Did you include information about Dae Na-chal, too?
Manager Byuk replies with a rather proud look.
“Information is typically saved for last (末尾). It’s at the end of the book.”
“As expected, the final boss is saved for last. Very well. I’ll reward you accordingly. Twice the amount from what So Gun-pyeong received.”
“Thank you, Leader. Though I didn’t gather information to get money, I gladly accept your gift.”
As I finish speaking to him, Manager Byuk and I break into laughter together.
“Hahahaha.…..”
I didn’t know Black Rabbit Union had such a talent in place. A talented man like him should be utilized proactively. As I finish organizing the docunts, I give Manager Byuk his next task. He’s the type of man who would probably just roam around with a smile if I leave him idle.
Of course, it is a crucial issue, so my voice naturally turns serious.
“Manager Byuk, I have a task for you.”
“I am all ears.”
“I am a man of great ambition. Manager Byuk is like… the Zhuge Liang to my Liu Bei, the Guo Jia to my Cao Cao, and just as outstanding as Lu Su of Wu.”
Manager Byuk answers with a fist and palm salute.
“I’m flattered.”
“It doesn’t matter if money goes into this. After hiring more people to gather information, organize the current status of the forces surrounding the Black Rabbit Union, the map of the sect forces, as well as a list of important masters and their characteristics. Organize and write up a big plan for to be the conqueror of the region. Now, the point here is to organize it however you like. Draw and write to your heart’s content without conforming to any format or structure. I’ll be the judge. I’m not a man who believes in information when I simply see it. But I think Manager Byuk’s skills will be of great help.”
Despite what I said, Manager Byuk grins without muttering a response.
“Why are you smiling again?”
At my question, Manager Byuk replies to with a look of dignity.
“I am already preparing for it.”
Before realizing it, I let out a loud exclamation as if I had just downed a shot of alcohol. I then applaud him and say
“Good. That’s all for today. Ah, when you hire people.”
“Yes.”
“Bring this with you to Ilyang and use it. There are many idlers there.”
This is why the hotown is always the problem.
“I’m quite adaptable. Let’s do that. I will report to you soon.”
It is not until Manager Byuk steps away that Ms. Son, who is waiting nearby, speaks to in a nervous voice.
“Leader, this is Ms. Son.”
“Hm, yes. Our head maid, Son So-so. What’s the matter? Our eloquent Ms. Son, what brings you here?”
“Soone wearing a mask is waiting for you outside. They’re looking for you.”
“What sort of mask?”
At that mont, the main hall door opens, and So Gun-pyeong, who has co to make the sa report, says.
“Leader, Hong-shin (紅申) is here to see you.”
“All right, I’ll be out soon.”
Before leaving the main hall, I quickly scan through the Hong-shin page of the strategy guide.
— Obsessed with movent skills
— Known to be a pathological kleptomaniac. Assud to have substantial wealth in possession.
— The most recent general to beco a disciple but is rapidly rising in rank by winning against so of the generals.
— Has the audacity to claim a draw by using her movent skill to run away from a fight if she is at a disadvantage.
— Rumored to have accumulated Qi by stealing and consuming panaceas.
— Entered into an agreent with Dae Na-chal to help him steal desirable goods in exchange for a secret martial arts scripture of her choice
— Assu that her movent skill is on par with the Four Generals.
I slowly close the strategy guide and put a cold smile on my face.
“Familiarization, done.”
As I expect, there is not a single factor that can drive to defeat.
I walk up to the podium and look at Hong-shin, who has co alone without fear.
Hong-shin is dressed in a red-colored attire with a thin piece of outerwear. Since she is wearing a monkey mask, I can’t confirm whether her real face is as ugly as a monkey.
However, her natural body curves and pelvis make clear the fact that she is a woman.
Hong-shin speaks in a stiff voice from under her mask.
“Brother Rabbit, are you doing well?”
I reply with information from the strategy guide without much thought.
“It’s been a while, you thieving bitch.”
“Excuse ? Thieving bitch? That’s rather offensive.”
I guess they didn’t have that kind of relationship. I put my hand inside the mask montarily and scratch my chin.
“That ca out wrong. I must be tired from training lately. Please understand.”
Judging from her sharp voice, it is evidence that Hong-shin is ambitious, competitive, and does not easily open up to others.
“By the way, are you here to challenge ?”
“I ca to say hello. Why? Are you afraid that I’ll challenge you?”
I tilt my head.
“Afraid?”
Hong-shin continues to run her mouth.
“Of course you’re scared. You’ll be up against the shrewd Brother Baek Yu soon. If you give a hefty allowance like last ti, I’ll step down for today.”
I’ve just realized Hong-shin’s thod of extorting money is very strategic. It seems like she’s well aware that this isn’t the ti for to overexert myself before my showdown with Baek Yu.
“…….”
A Junior Sister that extorts money from her Senior Brother, how ridiculous. The Unorthodox Faction is a total ss.
Hong-shin crosses her arms and says,
“Isn’t my skill similar to Brother Rabbit to begin with? You’ll go up against Brother Baek Yu soon, and if you get hurt fighting , your chances to go up the top four will go up in smoke. Isn’t that so?”
“Are you a beggar? Why do you keep talking about money?”
“You’re going too far today. Ha! I guess we’ll have to settle our score with a fight.”
Hong-shin cheekily holds her hands together and cracks her knuckles before saying.
“Are you ready?”
“Junior Sister, how much do you want?”
Hong-shin’s tone changes instantly at my question.
“Hm, since you earn a lot…….”
“Is this how you rob off all your brothers?”
Hong-shin tilts her head and says.
“Brother Rabbit, you have spoken rather harshly to today. Your voice sounds off.”
I co up with a random excuse.
“Recently, I have been trying to learn an extre Yang martial art style, but I injured my throat because I couldn’t control the Qi in my body. My voice has beco like this after coming down with a fever.”
“Really?”
Indeed, this woman has an incredible side to her. I can only see her eyes since she’s wearing a mask, but those two eyes are smiling. She must be happy to hear that I have been injured.
Hong-shin suddenly changes her deanor.
“Since I ca all the way here, I have to challenge you myself. If you don’t want to face , I’ll take 30 silvers (銀子) instead! I won’t even show my face around here in a while. Your stupid subordinates can’t catch even if you order them to. You know that.”
I snort and slowly loosen the muscles around my mouth.
“Monkey Sister, did you fully understand? I said I mastered an extre Yang martial arts style.”
“What does that have to do with anything? Master told us to use all ans to beco stronger. Congratulations on learning a new martial arts style.”
“The extre Yang martial arts style I’ve learned are literally flas. Everything I touch can be set ablaze. Your thin coat and form-fitting red attire will be burned and expose your naked body. It will be a feast for my n. How dare you challenge ?”
At the threat of burning all her clothes if she challenges , Hong-shin stares at for a long ti.
“So what?”
The n standing around nearby also look at with anticipation.
‘So what? I’ll be rooting for you.’
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