Chapter Index

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    The non-museum venue was literally crowded with people.

    [Sacheon Nangin Cup Review Index Selection Contest]

    This was because the long-awaited final stage was held.

    A total of 210 successful applicants.

    Among them, who will be selected as the late index?

    And who are the people who advanced to the final round of this late index selection contest, in which all young people from all over Sichuan Province participated?

    Which school will the selected later exponents choose?

    The military dances that would resolve all those questions were unfolding in the unarmed area.

    A point-based competition to select 128 out of 210 applicants.

    Only the top 128 players who have accumulated the points first can advance to the winner’s match.

    “Now, this [Sacheon Nangin Cup Late Index Selection Contest] is really coming to an end.”

    “I see. Have you found many talented people to train next year?”

    “There were some results.”

    Jajangmun, who lost face a little when number 502 suffered a hardship in advancing to the finals. I heard that they put a lot of effort into recruiting talent, and it seems like they showed some good results.

    “It’s a little disappointing that we missed participant number 501.”

    Jajangmunju Condensed Yu complained half jokingly and half seriously.

    Numbers 7 and 501 ultimately lasted a week.

    Considering that the other applicants ran away to other sects the next day, it seemed like he had really decided to become a Sichuan ronin.

    “I’ve already made up my mind.”

    “Um.”

    I felt while teaching No. 7 and No. 501 that their qualifications were extraordinary. I can’t help but think that Hyuk Kirin didn’t pay attention to number 7 for no reason.

    Both of them were improving their skills day by day, to the point where I was worried that they might step on the threshold of becoming top-notch in a week.

    Who on earth are numbers 7 and 501? Naturally, I became curious about its identity.

    “Oh, game number 501.”

    Hearing Mokgangtan’s words, I and Jajangmunju turned our gaze in that direction. The opponent of number 501 is number 520. They exchanged swords with the members of the Gyeongsu-mun clan, classified as the Platinum faction, and pointed their swords at each other.

    Although I couldn’t hear it because of the cheers of the audience, I could see the battle between the two people, who were fighting hard and showing off their energy.

    Number 501 was put on the defensive by the onslaught of Number 520.

    Number 501 kept retreating from the onslaught of number 520, but I was soon confident of number 501’s victory.

    The understanding of the stretching sword is different.

    In terms of the level of swordsmanship, the swordsmanship used by No. 520 overwhelmed the swordsmanship of No. 501, but No. 520 was simply using the sword form he had learned from his school and lacked understanding of the sword form he was using.

    On the other hand, number 501 lacked the skills he had learned with the sword, but he was demonstrating his sword skills by 100%, no, 120%.

    There is no perfect swordsmanship in this world. Of course, Gyeong Su-moon’s sword skills are not perfect either. Number 520 is unfolding herbalism as I memorized, so her weaknesses will be clearly revealed, and number 501 will not miss those weaknesses.

    Number 501, having figured out the swordsmanship of number 520, finally launched a counterattack.

    Number 520, who immediately stabbed Number 520’s weak point, was immediately put on the defensive, and Number 501, who had already figured out the tendency of Number 520’s swordsmanship, persistently stabbed Number 520’s weak point and won against Number 520.

    Wow!

    It seems that number 501 has achieved all of its victory points in this game. The number 501 is displayed in the round of 128 bracket where some people are not yet listed.

    After that, those with more points were listed in order in the round of 128. When about 1/3 of the brackets were drawn up, number 7 was also listed.

    Those ranked after number 500, which included many martial artists from Sichuan Province, quickly entered the bracket. The Sichuan Nangin Cup Late Jisoo Selection Competition was a competition between those who did not yet properly understand martial arts, and in such a competition, Chosik’s power was bound to show absolute power.

    This is because you can implement a group that you do not yet understand by borrowing the form of herbivory.

    “Um.”

    “Hoo…”

    Most of the participants who do not wear uniforms are young people from the neighborhood. Most of them either picked up martial arts such as Samjae Sword Technique or Eight Geukquan from a bookstore and studied them on their own, or briefly studied at a military academy or something like that.

    It is said that I trained at the sect for a week, but how much would I have learned in just one week?

    The only means by which the unpolished stones could fight were the qualities they were born with.

    The eyes of the clan leaders continued to shine as they watched the participants rely on their raw qualities to solve the secret dance.

    There will be a recruitment war between factions over those who were eliminated for a while.

    After fierce competition, the final bracket was filled with 128 people.

    Jiiing!!

    The participants, who were drenched in sweat and dancing, smiled wryly as if they were disappointed when they heard the gong signaling the end.

    People leaving the park with a weak gait. I smiled as I looked at the recruiters gathered at the park entrance. The top 100 and top 200 are all the same in that they are proven gemstones.

    Although they could not obtain the honor of being the winner of the [Sacheon Nangin Cup, Hugi Jisoo Selection Contest], those who really had the will to challenge this Huji Jisoo Selection Contest, can know what faction they belong to with just the dagger, which is a sign of passing the second final round. Anyone can join.

    Those who were eliminated will realize that fact as they face the recruiters they will soon encounter.

    “Now, let’s go finish it.”

    “Yes.”

    I went up to the podium with the civil servants.

    “Nice to meet you. Everyone from Dongdo, Sacheon Province. And to all test takers.”

    Waaa!!

    “Now the final selection of the long [Sacheon Nangin Cup Late Index Selection Contest] begins. Of the 128 participants, only 100 will be eligible to use the steel black lip.”

    The 128 selectors on stage each had their own determination. You worked hard to get into the top 128, but now you don’t want to be one of the 28 who fails.

    “The final round consists of a winner’s match. The loser’s bracket match will take precedence and the 100th place will be selected, and the finals will be held to determine 2nd and 1st place.”

    “Tomorrow’s winners will all become owners of the Steel Black Lips, and the 64 defeated challengers will compete again to win the remaining 36 Black Lips.”

    “After the owners of numbers 67 to 100 are determined, there will be a match between 64 people to take the top spot.”

    “Starting tomorrow, all of these matches will be held on the special stage where the platinum match was held.”

    “We ask for your continued support!”

    The final round of 128 came to a close with enthusiastic cheers that instantly blew away the weakening cold wave.

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    Round of 128!

    Will they become the winner and be selected as one of the 64 out of 100, or will they be sent to the loser’s bracket where the 64 losers will have to compete for the remaining spots?

    It is truly a battle that will separate heaven and hell.

    Number 7 smiled bitterly at the person in front of him.

    The opponent was team number 651 of group 7, which was the group in the second final. And number 7 was very awkward with the members of group 7.

    “Good meeting you, number 7.”

    Eat and run!

    Number 7 used Hyuk Kirin and Hyuk Kirin’s group as bait to boost Group 7’s morale, but Number 7 ran away as soon as Group passed!

    To be honest, number 7 didn’t particularly feel sorry for the group members.

    It is true that Article 7’s expectations were used, but it was because there was nothing that Number 7 promised in the first place.

    In the end, didn’t Group 7 pass thanks to Hyuk Kirin’s acquaintance? Everyone was able to work so hard, but didn’t things get to that point when they tried to bury it appropriately under the pretext of group separation?

    However, number 7, who thought that way, could not raise his head to number 651. After seeing Hyuk Kirin’s colleagues, he became a team leader and led Team 7 with more passion than anyone else. Number 651’s achievements were not something that could be dared to be disparaged.

    “I’m sorry. No. 651.”

    Number 7 apologized, but Number 651 calmly shook his head.

    “There is nothing to be sorry about. Number 7. Looking back, you didn’t promise to introduce me to those small talkers. I was foolish inside.”

    Number 651 said, pointing his sword at Number 7.

    “But number 7. I was very angry.”

    “…I’m sorry.”

    “You will have to do your best. If a gap is revealed, I might split your head.”

    “…….I will do my best.”

    A battle between No. 651, who was exploited for his innocence, and No. 7, who competed in the world of beauty!

    The winner was number 7.

    Number 651, who fell down, sighed.

    “Fuck life.”

    “…I’m sorry.”

    Number 651 took out a bear bag from his pocket, lit it on fire, and disappeared without saying a word.

    The dance unfolded without stopping. Except for No. 7, who had an unpleasant victory, all the winners jumped up and down with joy, and the 64 losers sighed at the thought of having to compete fiercely once again, but strengthened their resolve.

    “Tomorrow, there will be a match of 64 players in the losers’ bracket! Who will take the remaining 36 seats out of 64? Thank you for your support!”

    Wow!!

    “Congratulations. Number 7.”

    “…Thank you. Congratulations to me too, number 501.”

    Numbers 501 and 7 congratulated each other on their victory. Because I knew very well that no. 7 or 501 or any other clan other than the Ronin Gaekjan was not even in mind.

    We had endured the hellish blood training of Tang So-yeol for a week, and since we had already obtained the steel black lip, we were like classmates at a romantic gathering.

    “I guess I found time to rest for a day. Number 7: What do you plan to do?”

    Since the loser’s group’s match will continue tomorrow, the 64 players in the winner’s group got a day’s rest.

    “ Anyway, I have to sleep and get ready for dinner.”

    “Haha. That’s right.”

    At that time, a large shadow appeared behind the two people.

    “They were here.”

    “Ah, Ja So-kyung.”

    “Congratulations to both of you on being selected as late-stage indexes.”

    “Thank you.”

    “Thank you.”

    “Then let’s go. We have prepared a celebration party at Rongin Gaekjan.”

    The two people looked puzzled for a moment. Well… it’s definitely something worth celebrating, but is there a need to raise a toast already?

    “Let’s go, let’s go. Everyone is waiting.”

    “Yes? Yes.”

    “Okay.”

    The two people, who had a puzzled look on their faces, realized why there was a blind date as soon as they left the park.

    “There’s number 501! There is also number 7!”

    “Number 501! Are you planning on coming to Sangilmun? I promise you the best treatment! Training fee support! Accommodation and meals provided! I also prepared hundred-year-old ginseng!”

    “Come to the Sangyong faction! As soon as you arrive, you can become a direct disciple! The elders will take turns watching your martial arts skills!”

    Recruiters are in an uproar!

    “Uh-huh! Do you have no morals? Numbers 501 and 7 have already decided to become Sichuan Rongin!”

    “Since when did Roningaekjan increase the review index!”

    “You won’t know until the finals are over!”

    Ja So-gyeong used his pot-lid-like hands and huge size to remove the recruiters who were holding the two people and escorted them all the way to the guest house.

    “Hwiyu. I barely arrived.”

    Ja So-gyeong snatched the sect leaflet and sect membership form that the recruiters had forcibly handed from the hands of numbers 501 and 7, who were looking confused.

    Looking at the two people with their mouths still open, Ja So-gyeong motioned for them to look behind them.

    When I looked behind me, I saw that the Sichuan people were already sitting in the restaurant.

    The two people opened their eyes wide when they saw the scene.

    This was because everyone was taking off their black lips and exposing their bare faces.

    “Welcome to both of you as Sichuan Ronin.”

    Whick!

    Clap clap clap!

    Sichuan people greeting numbers 7 and 501. Numbers 7 and 501 were unable to come to their senses and were pushed back to sit in the center seats.

    “What on earth is happening?”

    When number 7 asked, the black cat smiled and answered.

    “What is it? It’s an action to recruit Roningaekjan.”

    “Hahahaha! Yes, that’s right!”

    A celebration took place at the Rongin Gaekjan. Only then did numbers 501 and 7 realize that the ronin had already accepted them in their hearts, and they smiled and accepted the ronin’s cup.

    “Congratulations. Two people. It has now become a late index representing Sichuan Province.”

    “Thank you. Committee Chairman Yoo Sa-yeon.”

    “Hehe, I hope you can call me Gaekju now.”

    “Yes, guest owner.”

    Yoo Yu-yeon smiled and looked at numbers 501 and 7. Hyeok Kirin, who was excited about the fact that number 7 had been selected as the Sichuan Nangin Cup Late Index, held on to number 7 and continued pouring drinks and chirping.

    “Two people…um…”

    Because number 7 was already occupied by Hyuk Kirin, Yoo Yu-yeon looked at number 501 and continued speaking.

    “Anyway, you might have been a little upset because of Noegeomnangin’s attitude, but he is such a cheap guy by nature, so I hope you don’t have any ill feelings.”

    “Hahaha…yes.”

    Number 501 burst into laughter. Certainly, the attitude of Noegeomnangin was a little different from that of other ronin.

    ‘It was as if I was confident that even if Nana No. 7 became a Sichuan Ronin, I wouldn’t last long…’

    Number 501, who wanted to become a Sacheon Nangin, naturally had a feeling of admiration for Noegeomnangin, who represented the Sacheon Nangin. However, I was a little upset because the Noegeomnangin treated me as if the two people had different thoughts… Today, after receiving the welcome ceremony from the Nangin, my upset feelings melted away.

    “That guy will leave soon anyway, so you don’t have to worry about it.”

    “…Are you leaving?”

    Yu Yu-yeon nodded.

    “I didn’t say I would go into his mouth, but it’s obvious, well.”

    Number 501 was silent for a moment at the bitter look on Yoo Yu-yeon’s face.

    “Okay, stop talking about that! Hey! Everyone raise your glasses!”

    “Oh!”

    The ronin raised their glasses. Numbers 7 and 501, who had already been caught in Hyuk Kirin’s hand and were completely drunk, also raised their glasses.

    “Now! Everyone, for the best of luck to number 7 and number 501!”

    “For!”

    At this time, everyone in the Ronin Gaekjan was shouting a toast and wishing number 501 and number 7 good luck.

    “Who is criticizing me?”

    Ho Cheon-an was visiting Da Jeo-yong, a money singer at Gyeongyang Restaurant.

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