episode_0275

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As soon as he saw the imitators, he retreated from the prison.

Where would the copycats have gone to direct? In the end, unreasonable directing by non-professionals is bound to lead to accidents, so if we remain in prison for no reason, we too will be hit by the sparks.

We divided into our usual groups and headed back to Kunming.

The new recruits, who had played a role in overturning the territory of the dependent faction, excitedly set out on their way back, and Hyuk Kirin and I found our way to Kunming through the deserted mountains.

There were only a few roads to return to Kunming from Okgye, so I ended up having to take the mountain path and go round and round as I had to give up the main road to the newcomers who had lost a lot of stamina and had minor injuries due to the production.

As the two of us hiked side by side, I told Hyeok Kirin my predictions about how the situation in Okgye would turn out.

“The warriors who were instigated by the Apostolic Alliance, or those who were instigated by those who wanted to weaken the power of the dependent faction, must have realized that they had nothing to lose by following us. Since it would be an excuse to do something rather than helplessly waiting for the soldiers of the Sokryeong faction to come out, there would be masters disguised as miscellaneous boats running rampant in the Okgye.”

“I see. I hope the damage to merchants isn’t too great, but…”

If everything goes according to plan, all of these issues can be resolved… but I refrained from saying anything about compensating for the merchants’ damage because it is literally a matter of luck.

The current Okgye is truly a place of chaos.

I didn’t know exactly how things would go. You just have to set the direction of the big picture and adjust the little things at a time.

“In the end, it is the job of a government official to create conditions where merchants can do business with peace of mind. I need to work harder.”

Hyeok Kirin seems to be reminded of the merchants of Okgye and his determination to work harder.

As I looked at that, curiosity arose again.

“What do you plan to do with Hyeokkirin Daehyup in the future?”

“Are you still worried?”

“Because the situation surrounding Hyeokkirin Daehyup is complicated.”

When I gave him a worried look, Hyeok Kirin somehow smiled.

“Hehe, I’m somehow glad that you care so much.”

“…Um.”

Since I didn’t have anything to say, I scratched the back of my neck and Hyuk Kirin burst into laughter and opened his mouth.

“Sometimes I try to live as Princess Yuya, and sometimes as Hyeokkirin. It won’t be easy as we have to hold on to the lives of two people, Hyeok Kirin and Yuya, but we will get through it with the help of the Jeomchangpa and the older brother.”

Hyukgirin said while staring at me.

“Would you like to help me too?”

“Of course. Although I am in a position to receive help now.”

“Hehehe, I’m glad just hearing you say that.”

It was a refreshing feeling to see Hyeok Kirin smiling brightly as if he was truly happy. I don’t know how helpful my enlightenment was, but Hyeok Kirin, who was suffering from the weight and gap between two conflicting lives, was smiling as he went back and forth between the imperial court and the martial arts world.

I finally let go of my worries about Hyeok Kirin.

Walking around the martial arts world in the guise of a woman, the power of the authorities not being resolved yet, and running to Yunnan instead of joining the Jeomchang faction. It was something I didn’t understand and was worried about, but I think the current Hyuk Kirin will be able to get through it just fine.

They say that if you need help, you won’t suffer alone and ask for help…let’s believe it.

“What are your future plans? Infiltrating Sapa… I was curious about how Sapa lives as a member of a political faction. Will I be able to satisfy my curiosity this time?”

Hyuk Kirin asked with an expectant expression. Indeed, how could a great disciple of a prestigious sect get along with a sect?

Hyeok Kirin worked with newcomers while directing, but…the newcomers to the painting and calligraphy school cannot be said to be true martial artists of the school.

“No, we return to the base called Sanghwaru. Currently, we are closer to the followers of Dokgo Iseol rather than prospective writers of the Amryongmun.”

“…Do you mean the Dokgo Yi theory?”

Hyuk Kirin’s tone, which had been very excited just a moment ago, suddenly became cold.

“Uh, um…are you acquainted with Dokgo Lee Seol?”

“No.”

Hyukkirin narrowed his eyes and looked at me.

When I received that gaze, it felt as if the surrounding temperature suddenly plummeted.

“However, I have heard of its nickname, Yunnan First Flower.”

“Oh, I see.”

I chose an easy answer to Hyuk Kirin’s suddenly thorny reaction, but somehow the ferocity in Hyuk Kirin’s eyes became more intense.

…Why did this atmosphere suddenly become like this?

“Hmm….yeah. In your opinion, was it a beauty worthy of being considered the best painting in Yunnan?”

“…well, ”

As the words became slurred, Hyeok Kirin suddenly began to feel pressure coming from his body. A different feeling from the pressure that causes energy. My lips became dry from the feeling of being pressed down with such majesty.

I don’t know why it’s like this…! Anyway, I opened my mouth urgently.

“I simply asked a friend named Woo-reung at the guesthouse for the purpose of infiltrating the Amryongmun Gate, but it just so happened to be related to the Dokgo Yi theory!”

“Hmm…”

Hyuk Kirin narrowed his eyes as if suspicious.

“I think it was Ho Rongin’s design that was designed by coincidence, but… How about being honest? If you were going to enter the Dark Dragon Gate as a red skirt, didn’t you have a feeling that it would be a good idea to go under the command of Dokgo Yi-seol, the most beautiful woman in Yunnan?”

Hyuk Kirin folds his arms and nods as if he can understand even if I tell him everything.

“Well, as a man, you may want to see the most beautiful woman in Yunnan. I can understand everything. Is there any need to hide it?”

Hey, Hyeokkirin Daehyeop. The look on the face of a person who says they can understand everything is like a assassin hiding a dagger behind his back.

If you say one wrong word, you will be exposed to the sub-zero atmosphere and will not be able to speak a word until you arrive in Kunming!

The sense of the gambler Ho Cheon-an shouted.

We need to pull out our trump card now and renew the atmosphere.

I immediately threw away my trump card.

“Dokgo Lee Seol is nothing more than a relationship that was trying to harm me from the moment we first met.”

Hyukkirin’s eyes widened. It was quite surprising news, as the pressure that seemed to flatten my lungs disappeared in an instant.

“No, why?”

“Hyuyuu…! That being said, it’s a long story, but it doesn’t matter which way you take it anyway!”

Okay, let’s take out Hyeok Kirin’s soul like this!

I splashed my saliva and unraveled the story that I had gambled on with this theory. Hyeok Kirin’s eyes quickly became bright and he burst into laughter as he listened to the story mixed with my hand and foot movements.

At the part where the two halves of the dice were put together, there was a long burst of exclamation.

With that momentum, I quickly finished the story of how I became Lee Seol’s subordinate.

“…That’s how I came to be under Lee Seol’s control.”

“As expected, I see.”

Perhaps because the story about the dice was very interesting, Hyeok Kirin muttered something with a satisfied expression.

“You don’t have to worry about the Dokgo-separation theory.”

“Yes?”

“No! You don’t have to know about it, you clueless warrior Ho!”

Hyuk Kirin stuck out his tongue and took a step forward.

At some point, Hyuk Kirin’s expression became fierce, and I felt aggrieved at the thought that he had suddenly been treated like this even though he had done nothing wrong, but Hyuk Kirin had already returned to his usual cheerful and good-natured state, so there was no point in questioning him now.

I don’t know what it was, but it must have been my fault that the kind-hearted Hyuk Kirin put pressure on me like this.

As I was contemplating my mistake, I suddenly caught sight of Hyeok Kirin’s back.

To be precise, Hyuk Kirin’s hair, gently swaying in the wind while hiking, caught my eye.

Ah…is this perhaps it?

“Now that I think about it.”

“Yes?”

“The archer really suits you well.”

Hyeok Kirin lost his footing. Hyuk Kirin flinched and tried to catch him, but like a top expert, he immediately regained his balance.

“The sight I saw in Luoyang’s dormitory was also truly beautiful. I was in a situation where I couldn’t talk at that time.”

“Ahh…”

Hyukkirin’s face turned red. Hyuk Kirin hurriedly covered his red face with his hand, but I saw the corners of his mouth twitch through the gap.

As I was talking, I realized that Hyuk Kirin was quite dressed up. Well, it didn’t mean putting on a lot of perfume or powder, wearing various accessories, or wearing flashy clothes.

I could feel that they put a lot of effort into things like the neatly tied hair and the well-tailored attire of the palace guard.

Whenever the black cat had the chance, it wanted to throw away its Sichuan attire and wear flashy clothes. It seems like Hyuk Kirin also has that kind of desire.

As Hyeok Gi-rin, the great disciple of the Jeomchang sect, he had to deliberately act easy-going rather than decorate himself, and when he returned to the imperial palace, he was only decorated by the court ladies, so he probably had no chance to decorate himself with his own hands.

“It’s really nice to see you decorating it yourself.”

“Is that so? I was just imitating the court ladies’ hands…”

“Maybe that’s why it’s very neat and stylish.”

Hyeok Kirin twisted his body. Yes, who doesn’t like praise? And of course, the compliment you received was not only a compliment about your appearance, but also a compliment that recognized your efforts, so of course you would be happy.

“Hmm….Hmm…Hmm. Thank you.”

“Not much to say.”

It seems that this choice was the right one, as Hyeok Kirin, who was ahead of me, slowed down and came face to face with me. His face was still a little red, as if the embarrassment had not gone away, but he still seemed to have completely relaxed.

Hyeok Kirin rolled his eyes diligently, as if he was embarrassed by the fact that he felt good after being praised, and it seemed like he had found a topic that he wanted to talk about.

Hyeok Kirin claps his hands and looks in my direction.

“Now that I think about it, I heard that he went to the Corn Geumwigwan and the police chief. Could it have something to do with the fact that Ronin’s skills have improved so much?”

“Well, a lot happened at the police station.”

I guess I’ll have to tell another long story. Hyeok Kirin was also looking at me with sparkling eyes as if he had smelled a masterpiece.

“In the beginning…”

I talk loudly.

Hyeok-ki-rin was listening and the two of us were heading towards Kunming.

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The newbies are back!

Upon hearing the news, Lee Seol immediately called in the new recruits.

‘It seems like things have worked out well.’

Lee Seol realized that the job had gone very well from the sight of the five new recruits with their shoulders full of strength and their confident eyes.

“Tell me in detail where and what achievements you have made.”

“Yes!”

The five newcomers raced to report on their activities.

It wasn’t that I was turning a deaf ear to rumors that were heresy. Since Yongjimaeng and the new members had left for the territory of the dependent faction, of course I tried to pick up at least one more rumor.

In general, in the process of spreading rumors, small details were cut out and only the provocative parts were inflated, so the names of the miscellaneous groups such as Daeam Black Fan and Calligraphy and Painting Fan were omitted, and only the response of the dependent faction, which remained silent despite the noise of the miscellaneous groups, was transmitted to Lee Seol’s ears. .

After listening to the reports of the newcomers, Lee Seol realized that the scoundrels who tarnished the name of the Sokryeong faction were the calligraphy and painting faction.

And after hearing all the activities of the newcomers, I couldn’t help but clenched my fists.

“All these plans came from Yong-maeng’s head?”

“Yes! That’s right! After patrolling once, you immediately come up with a plan!”

‘Brave…’

Lee Seol thought of Yong-maeng and clenched his fists in front of his chest.

I thought of a man of great courage whose emotions could not be discerned.

The words of the man who chose me, giving up his rank, his elixir, and his position, came to mind.

[Considering everything, I am staying with Lee Seol, so there is no need to apologize.]

A warrior who just indifferently spoke words that made his words more pleasing than anything else and made his heart beat faster.

[Please just trust and leave it to us.]

Lee Seol thought while listening to those words.

I am happy just to hear such words from Yong Yong-maeng.

‘But you weren’t a man of only words.’

He went into enemy territory with at most 19 first-class warriors, performed incredible feats that were not even expected, and returned without anyone getting hurt.

He even mobilized his own sister-in-law to handle this matter!

How should I repay that dedication?

As Lee Seol was experiencing such concerns, new recruits divided into groups arrived one by one. Lee Seol heard about their activities through their mouths and asked about Yong Yong-maeng’s whereabouts.

“Brother, you may be a little late as you are coming back by the most difficult road.”

“I see.”

Lee Seol praised his nineteen subordinates and gave them leading roles. Lee Seol’s subordinates also drank together with new recruits who had made achievements in other places.

Lee Seol heard that noise and opened her closet. How should he repay Yong-maeng Yong, who gave his all and contributed to his cause?

Li Seol muttered as he took out a cheongsam from the closet.

“This is an award. Award…”

Lee Seol repeats this over and over again as she applies powder, carefully fixes her hair, and wears a hairpin.

“Well, I am still called the best flower in Yunnan… If you look at me putting on all my effort, I can see that even if I am a bit of a brave person…”

I’m sure you’ll like it.

Lee Seol repeated the words she couldn’t bear to say and fanned her flushed cheeks. Lee Seol, who was trying out various poses while holding the end of the irises that stretched out her thighs and clung to her whole body, muttered in an uncertain voice.

“Are you too sexy..?”

However, Lee Seol no longer had to worry about that topic.

“Master! Yong-maeng is back!”

“Yes, I will personally meet him.”

Lee Seol left his room with his heart pounding. Lee Seol regained her confidence after seeing the eyes and mouths of her subordinates and new recruits widening at the fully decorated appearance. Yes, even if you are as blind as a rock, if you see me now, you will be happy!

“Welcome Yong-maeng.”

With that in mind, Lee Seol-eun went out to meet Yong-maeng.

“Hmm.”

I met Hyuk Kirin, whose eyes were narrowed.