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The atmosphere of the banquet gradually grew, and the singing of moderately drunk people could be heard everywhere.

Suksu must have been thrilled by what happened earlier, so he continued to feed me a mountain of meat dishes.

It was hard to ignore that sincerity, so I sat down and ate the food my hostess brought me.

Thanks to this, my stomach was so swollen that it was uncomfortable to even sit still.

The meal was roughly finished, and Cheonma introduced some of his confidants.

“I’ve already introduced it, but it’s a bit vague.”

Youngma greeted me again, and I tried not to pay attention to her clothes.

Instead, I focused on her face, with her bobbed hair and blunt expression making her look like a killing machine.

“This is a fighting magician.”

“This is Kwon Ma. Lord Sogyo.”

The tall handsome young man bowed his waist.

Sang, with his bright smile, was the exact opposite of Youngma, and in reality, I felt like they were polar opposites.

He was talking about how happy he was to meet the small religious leader that the religious leader often talked about, but since it was a list of things that were difficult for me to sympathize with, I just agreed.

“If it’s a boxing horse… are you using your fists?”

Then I suddenly became curious and asked, and he made exaggerated gestures as if he was happy that someone was interested in him.

“That’s right! If you’re a man, use your fist! With that fist, I broke the bones of the political faction bastards.”

As I shouted at the regime as if reliving the memories of that day, the wind created by my fist hit my face.

“…….”

It became a secret known only to me that the young horse standing next to me frowned at the sight of the horse dancing, flapping its clothes.

“This is the Commander-in-Chief. He is in charge of all the household chores of our school.”

The Commander-in-Chief was a handsome man with a different vibe from Kwon Marang. If the Gyeongma feels cheerful, the Chonggwan feels like a calm wave.

Above all, his eyes keep smiling. What is this called? Ah, narrow eyes. Yes, prying eyes.

“This is the general manager. It’s an honor to meet you. Lord Sogyo.”

I also bowed my head in response to the polite courtesy.

“If you have any questions while living, ask the Commander-in-Chief.”

“Yes.”

“I will get up and try. Once you’ve completed the general ‘preparations’, bring Xiao Jyoju to Heavenly Demon Palace.”

“I will do as you ask.”

After saying these words, Cheonma stood up.

In order for the subordinates to play well, the superiors must disappear quickly or something.

Suddenly, I was left in the banquet hall and shared a few more drinks with the people of Heukcheongyo.

***

“Master Sogyo, it is time to go to bed.”

How long has it been? As I was holding on to my agitated spirit, the Commander-in-Chief approached me and spoke to me.

I quickly got up, received greetings from everyone, and left the banquet hall.

The remaining people seemed intent on continuing the banquet. I clearly heard Gwon Ma raise his glass and say “Let’s drink and die today!”.

Youngma disappeared after saying that all the religious leaders had gone to bed and that there was no need for him to stay here any longer.

I followed the commander-in-chief. If it was familiar to me, it was a familiar place.

“This is my palace. This is where Lord Sogyo will stay from now on.”

This is where I first opened my eyes.

“But I remember there was a coffin here.”

The commander-in-chief laughed at the awkward conversation.

“Originally, it was a place decorated by the Lord of Sogyo himself to honor his soul, but now that he has come back alive. How would you place a coffin?”

“But I can’t find a place to lie down. No, it doesn’t.”

“Oh, I’m planning to sleep somewhere else today. This is just for the purpose of introducing where you will be staying.”

“Then where are you going to sleep today?

“First, take a bath. I will guide you.”

A bathhouse provided in the ceremonial palace.

I looked around to see if someone came in to wash my body, and the commander-in-chief said as if he was sorry.

“In the case of the religious leader, an attendant comes in to help with the bathing, but since the religious religious leader is a man, the religious leader forbids any servants to help with the bathing.”

Well, it’s a problem if a woman comes in, and it’s even more of a problem if a man comes in.

And entrusting my body to someone else is too big of a psychological barrier for me, who has a modern way of thinking.

I breathed a sigh of relief and washed every inch of my body.

While traveling with Namgung So-yeon, I washed myself with water from the stream on the way back with Cheonma, but this was the first time since I came here that I had washed in earnest.

After washing my body with a foam that made a crunching sound, I applied the perfume-like things that the Commander-in-Chief gave me at the right time.

A fragrant scent naturally rose from my body.

“It’s been a while since I took a bath.”

After getting dressed, I stretched and said, and the commander-in-chief smiled.

“Now, I will take you to bed today.”

Following him holding a small lantern, I escaped from the ritual palace.

On the way, we encountered guards, and when they saw the faces of the Commander-in-Chief and me, they bowed politely.

– Have a hard time.

They must have been moved by the meaningless words, so they shouted loudly, “Have a peaceful night, Lord Sogyo.”.

The sight of him with his military discipline up close didn’t seem like anything other than strangers.

Looking at the direction the Commander-in-Chief was heading, it seemed like he was heading towards the building facing the Imperial Palace.

“How do you feel?”

The commander, who adjusted to my slow pace, asked me that.

When I tilted my head, not understanding the intent of the question, he asked again.

“You look beautiful.”

A question like a heavenly horse. I nodded.

“It’s beautiful. Like the sunset I saw with Master on the way up, and the building of Heukcheongyo Bridge in the mountains.”

“Then I’m glad.”

Hehehe. he laughed.

I felt something familiar about him, so I asked him his name.

“What is the name of the general manager?”

“Are you talking about my name? Now that I think about it, after I took over the position of governor, I continued to be called governor.”

“What kind of demon was the governor also called?”

“That’s right. But that’s not its real name. Young Demon, Gwon Demon, and Sword Demon are all names that were acquired after entering the Black Heaven Church.”

It is said that before he took over as commander-in-chief, he was called a poisonous devil.

It was a bit surprising to see a poisonous horse with such a kind face.

What was its name before? I was curious and asked him again.

“This is Zhuge Hui.”

He hesitated for a moment, then answered me with a face that asked me what to think.

“If it were Zhuge….”

“That’s right.”

Isn’t the Zhuge family a noble family? Why did a person of the Zhuge family entrust themselves to Heukcheongyo?

“Sogyoju. This is where the outcasts gather.”

He spoke quietly as if to answer my questions.

“Hekcheongyo was created by a group of loners who were despised because they were affiliated, who were harmed by the power struggles of political factions, who were despised because they had no money, and who were humiliated because they did not have a backing.”

“……”

“Actually, we do not believe in a god. Heukcheongyo is just the name of the gathering.”

“The name Cheonma is also like that. What religious leader in the world would call himself a heavenly demon?”

That’s what I heard. I understand that Cheonma is a term used externally.

However, Cheonma called herself Cheonma.

“Because the hypocritical world calls itself evil, it calls itself a devil. That is the leader’s thoughts. In fact, this hypocritical and dirty world is evil.”

Because the hypocritical world calls it evil, it calls itself evil.

The words of Namgung So-yeon, who criticized them as a devilish cult that cannot be tolerated, suddenly come to mind.

Could it be that there was a misunderstanding?

Think about it briefly.

After the Commander-in-Chief’s explanation, I did not speak further as the atmosphere became solemn.

So we entered what appeared to be the largest building in Heukcheon Bridge.

For some reason, only the lanterns were on and there were no attendants.

The commander in front stopped, and I also stopped.

“Now, if you keep going forward, you will find today’s bed.”

He bowed and took a step back, as if he couldn’t go any further.

I wondered if this was a unique etiquette of Heukcheongyo, so I scratched my head and walked down the hallway.

At the end of the hallway, open the room closed by the sliding door. A sweet and sticky scent clung to my nose.

“Are you here now? It took longer than I thought.”

There was a Cheonma wearing thin clothes.

***

“No, what is this.”

Are we really going to sleep together?

As I was looking around to see if there was another door, the Heavenly Demon came up to me and grabbed my shoulder.

“It came to the right place. Because the sleeping quarters in the royal palace are not ready yet. Today you will sleep with me.”

“No, Master. Common sense… How can a man and a woman sleep together?”

I tried to shake off the hand that was gently stroking my shoulder, but her hand didn’t move, as if it were entangled in the vines of a hard tree.

“Why can’t we sleep together? Men and women do things outside if they feel the same way.”

“Does sleeping together include that meaning?”

“That’s right. Isn’t it obvious? I’m sure… I didn’t hurt my lower leg.”

“I’m fine.”

I got angry for a moment.

“Then what’s the problem?”

She looked at me like she really didn’t understand.

“This happens only after we get to know each other better.”

“Is there any need to know more between us?”

Refutation 1.

“I don’t know what it is like, Master, but I remember…”

“I remember it all.”

Refutation 2.

“How can there be affection between a man and a woman between a teacher and a disciple?”

“Look for such old-fashioned discipline only in political factions.”

Refutation 3.

Her face getting closer and closer.

She put her hands around my neck and pulled.

– Side.

Lips lightly touching each other.

I felt dizzy from the feeling I had felt for the first time in a long time.

What color is my face now? It’s probably the color of a ripe persimmon.

The Cheonma, who closed her eyes and enjoyed the afterglow of the kiss, smiled like a devil.

She released her arms from around my neck, placed her hands on my shoulders again, and placed her lips close to my ear.

And he grabs my arm with one hand.

Guided by her hand, my hand grazed her thigh and eventually headed inside of her.

“I am the one who made the martial arts tremble with fear, that is, Cheonma. There is no one in the world who can surpass me.”

The sensation of the fingertips becomes sensitive.

Following her hand, I continue to head inside.

As if exploring a deep canyon, my hands went deeper.

– Talk

At the end of the hot skin, my hand reached somewhere damp and slippery.

“But down here, I’m worse than a third-rate warrior… Tonight, I’ll give you a chance to defeat me.”

Exhaling happily, she whispered in my ear.