episode_0026

When people say they can’t do something, isn’t it natural for people to want to do it more?

Just like that, people in Heavenly Bright Moon tried hard to reach Geumnam’s area and even succeeded to a great extent.

The easiest way is to infiltrate.

I shook my head as I recalled the most frequently used method of infiltrating Geumnam’s districts, starting with the female monks’ quarters in Botaam, one of Geumnam’s districts.

The martial arts essential for infiltration is Mu Young-shin. It would be easy if you had it, but there are a lot of prerequisite quests to get it, and sneaking in is like a thief, so I’m excluding it.

So, like during the Black Woman Palace breakthrough event, they use the power of the coffin to defeat everyone who blocks and force their way in?

This makes even more sense.

Why are you causing friction with them when you need to make Hong Seong-moon stronger?

A few other methods came to mind, but I shook my head.

For a member of the Super Man Club like me, there was no need for such tricks.

Therefore, the next day after meeting the Hyeonryeong, I headed straight to Hongseongsan Mountain and confidently spoke to Hongseongmun’s disciple who was guarding the mountain gate.

“…Uh. therefore. Do you need to come into Hongseongmun?”

What I chose was to attack head on.

If you are a man, you should openly say that you will go in.

“The government asked me to investigate.”

“I understand that the investigation results have already been sent… Wait a minute. I’ll ask and come back.”

I sat down on a chair nearby while watching her quickly walking up the road. The sight of thousands of plum blossoms in full bloom is truly beautiful.

That’s why I wanted to somehow prevent this mountain from burning.

How long has it been since I waited patiently for the first year of the year to bloom?

A woman is seen coming down from the mountain gate.

Ryu Hyeon was the second disciple of Hong Seong-moon.

“I heard what you said. Mr. Yoo Guest. You need to investigate Hong Seong-moon?”

“Hmm. Here it is.”

I showed the request for cooperation given by the prefectural government. As an external investigator hired by the government, it is written that he must investigate the inside of Hongseongmun and confirm who the demon cultist who attacked the place is, and even collect demonic power using the white jade tablet.

After receiving the request with the official seal and reading it carefully, Ryu Hyeon sighed.

“First of all, I understand that the government hopes for cooperation. However… as you know, Hongseongmun is Geumnam’s district.”

“So, I would like you to do something about it. It’s not like there’s no way.”

“Ummmm…”

Hongseongmun believers are sensitive to Hongseongmun’s policies. Since they do not receive support from their families in order to somehow uphold Hongseong’s teachings, they would not want to break the policy of being a golden boy.

“It may sound like a threat, but it is difficult to have a falling out with the official.”

No matter how non-aggressive the government may be, it is impossible to look at each other like cows and chickens.

“I know. The government is giving us a lot of convenience.”

“Then what will you do?”

“I have to ask my teacher about that. Right now, Master is teaching the Great Master…”

For some reason, I couldn’t see Hongryeon these days. Were you being trained by the Sword Saint?

“I heard that the training center was completely destroyed. Is there any space for training?”

“Yes. There is another training center behind the training center. However, he told me not to approach him unless there was something special…”

“That must be a lot of trouble.”

“What? However, thanks to the guest’s consideration, it seems like my luggage has been lightened and I feel more comfortable.”

By sending patrols to Seomhwa Village, the things she has to deal with have been greatly reduced. Ryu Hyeon smiled bitterly and shrugged his shoulders.

“And the same goes for the last reward.”

“Hmm…”

“Anyway, I’ll ask my teacher.”

“Then I will ask you a favor.”

“Please take a look.”

After talking with Ryu Hyeon, I came down from the mountain. When I returned to the guest house and was sitting in the backyard trying to smoke a cigarette.

“Where did you go after leaving your escort?”

Chaejin was a long-term guest.

She approached me naturally, wearing Moonwoljeong’s signature tight-fitting clothes, and was trying to lead me to the backyard more naturally.

“I have one question. Aren’t you going home?”

“You haven’t been able to dance with Hongryeon yet.”

After the last attack on the Demonic Temple, unarmed troops were sent several times, but Hongryeon completely ignored them.

It wasn’t that I didn’t understand.

It would have been urgent to clean up the inside of Hongseongmun right away.

Also, receiving instruction from the Sword Saint would take priority over dancing with Chaejin, so of course I couldn’t do it.

But it’s already been a few days and I still haven’t gone.

Is this an obsession?

“And your training hasn’t even ended. We have to do it right! Properly!”

Is this impoverishment?

“Why are you working so hard?”

“If you get it, you have to work hard.”

You say it so naturally that I have nothing to say. I nodded, and Chaejin clicked her tongue briefly and sat down next to me when I didn’t think about getting up.

“So? Where have you been?”

“I went to Hongseongmun Gate.”

There was no need to hide anything, so I explained the situation. She listened in silence, then smiled and poked my side with her elbow.

“Shall I go together and apply for a secret service from Hongryeon? I think they’ll do it if you disturb them while they’re training. I don’t think Geomsung will hit me.”

“Even if you don’t use Sword Seong, you will come out of Hongseong Gate. Do you want to taste the Hongseong checkup?”

Even if Chaejin is of the same political faction and is the great disciple of Moon Woljeong, it wouldn’t end there and he would get really criticized.

“Ah. That’s not it. But what are you going to do? The fact that the government entrusted the work to the guest owner was a concession of their own, but if Hong Seong-moon refused…”

“What…”

I stood up, extinguishing the fully bloomed tobacco.

“If that side also has an idea, they will make concessions. ruler. Let’s practice.”

A smile appeared on Chaejin’s lips.

After making stir-fry for Chae-jin, I did some work, dealt with the party members, and in the evening, I finished the day with Oh Geum-hee as always.

And when I was watching the sunset turning red and burning the tobacco, he came from Hongseongmun Gate.

It was Ryuhyun with a quite bright expression.

“Master gave permission.”

“That’s a good thing.”

It’s really a good thing.

In a situation where you have to gather everything you have to prepare for an attack by the Iron Bloods, the power of the government army will be of great help.

No, aside from that, if Hong Seong-moon rejected this offer, the government might also have turned a blind eye when Hong Seong-moon was in trouble.

“However, you must not enter restricted areas…”

“What if it is a no-entry zone?”

“The place where our disciples stay. Like where Master lives. That’s where Hong Seong-moon’s records remain. It’s something like that. For the rest, you can go anywhere.”

“Ah. That needs to be acknowledged and accepted.”

“And one disciple will have to stay with you the whole time. I’ll have to stick with it anyway, at least for the guidance. Also, permission was given to only one guest, Mr. Yu.”

“I will accept that too.”

“Good. So when will you come?”

I thought for a moment and nodded.

“I will go right away tomorrow.”

The next morning, Chae-jin whined at me while I was gathering things to take.

The reason was simple. He said he wanted to go too.

It sounds absurd.

When I asked Hongryeon if she wasn’t going to start a fight, she looked the other way and averted her eyes like a misbehaving puppy.

That’s why I abandoned the whining girl and headed to Hongseong Mountain.

“Welcome!”

The person who greeted me at the gate with a bright smile was Sayun, a kind girl with gray hair.

I think Iljin will be good today.

“I didn’t expect you to welcome me.”

“Huh? Did someone else like it?”

Is that possible? I am very grateful if Sayun welcomes me.

When I shook my head, she smiled. Then he naturally stood next to me and calmly began to explain.

“Actually, this kind of thing is supposed to be done by the Ambassador. I have a training schedule today as well…”

“For a warrior, there is nothing more important than martial arts training. I understand. I heard that you will receive intensive training from the Sword Saint. Please tell me there is no need to worry.”

“Ahaha. yes. It looks like the Grand Master has realized something since the day he fought that demon cultist.”

That’s really good news.

There is no reason to be bad if Hongryeon becomes stronger as she has to fight against the Iron Bloods.

“It must be a lot of trouble.”

“Ahaha. I guess so? ruler. Please come in.”

You can see the mountain gate that divides the outside and inside of Hongseongmun Gate.

Even in the bright moon of heaven, there was no man who crossed this gate. I will overcome that.

I unconsciously swallowed my saliva out of nervousness, and Sayoon was smiling softly inside the gate.

okay. let’s go!

“Phew…”

“Why are you so nervous?”

“I can’t help but be nervous because I’m entering the world’s Hongseong Gate.”

Is it because of my mood?

The moment I cross the mountain gate, my whole body suddenly becomes cold and I feel like I’m in despair.

Sayun smiled as if to comfort me.

“Don’t worry. Because we will all protect the guests”

It seemed like I was in a good mood somehow. She seemed a little excited, walking with light steps and tilting her head when she saw what was in my hand.

“But what is that? It looks heavy, but I can lift it…”

“I came empty-handed, so I brought some gifts. It’s not heavy, so don’t worry.”

“Ah… you can just come.”

“It’s not expensive, so don’t worry. Hong Seong-moon also gave in out of respect for me, so I have to repay him.”

“Is that polite?”

“It is the basics of social life.”

As we climbed the rough stone stairs while chatting casually, we saw shabby buildings appear in the distance.

I found women standing with swords.

The number is approximately fifteen people.

It seemed like everyone was out except for those who were out on patrol.

The girls who stared at me without blinking an eye were completely different from the cheerful girls I had seen in the guesthouse.

It clearly reveals the anticipation and speculation of the nobles of the prestigious political faction.

The one who led them was Ryu Hyeon.

As Sayun, who had gone to their side, settled down, Ryu Hyeon, who was looking down at me with his hand on the hilt of the sword hanging on his waist, slowly pulled out his sword.

Slurp.

A sharp sound that makes my skin tremble irritates my ears.

“Exit.”

A short word. At that moment, the sharp swordsmanship became one and the gathered disciples drew their swords.

And, following Ryu Hyeon’s movements, the sword was pointed towards me.

wariness?

No, I didn’t think so.

“Welcome to Hongseongmun. Since you came here.”

Ryu Hyun even completely erased his usual smile and spoke in a cold tone.

“Hongseong will protect his guests no matter what happens.”

The moment she uttered her oath-like declaration, I felt a refreshing feeling around my body.

A high-level expert can harm a person with just his sword technique.

Likewise, sword energy alone can protect a person.

As if to prove it, the energy emitted by Hong Seong-moon’s disciples was beginning to settle down around me to protect me.

“Do not be afraid. Don’t hesitate. If there is something that needs to be done, do it.”

As her voice grew stronger, the energy around me became stronger.

As if they were aware of this, the other disciples’ expressions were also quite serious, and their momentum was also growing stronger to the point where they could feel it on their skin.

“The red guardian will protect you.”

In an instant, the refreshing feeling becomes stronger, and the coldness and unpleasant stickiness that I felt after crossing the mountain gate disappears.

Ryu Hyeon, who had been pointing his sword at me for a moment, nodded and returned the sword.

click.

As if they had become one, the other disciples also put their swords in at the same time. Only then did Ryu Hyun give me his hand with his characteristic friendly smile.

“Welcome. Guest janju Yu.”

“…Should I thank you for your hospitality? What did you do?”

“One of the Hongseong check-ups, we held the Guardian Seongjin. Do you know that Hongseongsan Mountain is a sacred mountain?”

“I know.”

“Then do you know what role Hong Seong-moon plays in Hongseong Mountain? Hongseongmun is also an inhibitor to prevent strange events that may occur due to being possessed by the spiritual energy of Yeongsan.”

“Hmm…”

“Hongseongmun itself is a pressure stone that controls the overflowing spiritual energy of Hongseongsan Mountain. Our disciples can learn Hongseong Shingung and prepare for strange things that appear around them, such as bugs attracting attention, but it would be impossible for guests.”

“I see.”

“In particular, more strange things may occur in response to the guest owner who has positive energy. For that purpose, a protective stance was held.”

So, Hong Seong-moon did this in his own way to protect me?

“I guess that’s why Hongseongmun is a district of Geumnam.”

“Almost like that. Hehehe. You can’t let your guests suffer, right? However, it is not possible to raise a protective stance every time.”

I burst out laughing at their consideration.

So, let me make them laugh too.

“Why should I come empty-handed? I brought you a gift. Please don’t hesitate.”

I unwrapped the wrapping cloth, and as soon as I saw the bamboo box inside, the noble sect’s warriors, who had been very serious just a moment ago, turned into girls who were familiar to me.

It’s clear that girls are made of sweets, spices, and everything else that’s wonderful.

If it weren’t for that, there’s no way he would have changed like that as soon as he saw the confectionery.

I handed out sweets to the girls who lined up in front of me. It wasn’t something I usually gave, but quite a luxurious confectionery that my hostess made under my own special order.

It makes my heart happy to see them receiving it with both hands and being happy. I was especially happy that Sayoon couldn’t erase her blush when she received it, and I ended up laughing without realizing it.

So when they took it one by one.

The last woman gently held out her hands.

Her dark blue hair, as dark as the sea, is only slightly tied at the ends, so it is shaking around her waist.

A mysterious beauty with a height that reaches up to my shoulders, wearing a short, shabby uniform that leaves traces of padding here and there and exposes her thighs.

A woman, barefoot but with no trace of dirt or dust on her pure white feet, was holding out her hand to me.

She was so clear that I couldn’t see a single speck of dust, but her infinitely deep eyes were fixed on me and she didn’t even move. I calmly placed the confectionery on top of her outstretched hand.

Me and Hong Seong-moon’s disciples.

Even though a woman who had clearly not been there before suddenly appeared at the end of the line, no one noticed the process.

That’s why I politely handed over the sweets to her.

” Yuwol, the guest housekeeper of Seomhwachon, meets Hong Seongmun and Jang Munin.”

The woman in front of me is staring at me.

Hong Seong-moon’s long print.

It was Na Yerin, a sword master.